Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead

Role Overview: As the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead for the India operations at Embark, you will play a crucial role in establishing and driving the entire FP&A function. Your responsibilities will include providing financial insights, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support the internal growth of the India operations and the financial success of global clients venturing into the Indian market. You will build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, collaborating closely with senior management, client engagement teams, and global finance functions to enable informed decision-making and enhance financial performance in a dynamic and high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement the overall FP&A strategy and roadmap for the India operations, aligning with global objectives and the specific needs of global clients entering India. - Provide strategic financial guidance and insights to the India leadership team on business performance, growth opportunities, and resource allocation. - Act as a key business partner to senior management, contributing to the development and execution of the overall business strategy. - Anticipate future financial trends and challenges, providing proactive analysis and recommendations. - Establish and maintain strong relationships with global FP&A counterparts to ensure alignment in financial planning and reporting. - Lead the development of comprehensive annual budgets and long-term strategic plans for the India operations, incorporating both internal operational needs and client-related financial projections. - Oversee the development of robust forecasting models that accurately reflect business performance and anticipated changes, including client growth and service delivery. - Manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with organizational goals. - Analyze variances between actual results and budgets/forecasts, providing insightful explanations and recommendations. - Design and oversee the preparation of timely and insightful financial reports for the India leadership team, global finance, and relevant client stakeholders. - Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive business performance and provide actionable insights. - Lead the analysis of financial results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicating findings effectively to management. - Establish and maintain a robust performance management framework to track and improve financial performance. - Lead the development of financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives within the Indian market. - Create robust business cases that articulate the financial implications and potential returns of various initiatives. - Provide financial modeling expertise and support to cross-functional teams. - Develop a deep understanding of the financial implications and requirements of global clients establishing operations in India. - Lead the development of financial models and analyses to support client engagements, including cost projections, pricing strategies, and profitability assessments. - Collaborate with client engagement teams to provide financial insights and support value creation for global clients. - Develop financial reporting frameworks that meet the needs of both internal management and relevant client stakeholders. Qualification Required: - CA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a reputable institution. - >7 years of progressive leadership experience in Financial Planning & Analysis roles, preferably in a multinational organization supporting global clients or operations. - Proven experience in establishing and leading a high-performing FP&A function. - Deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and advanced financial analysis techniques. - Expert proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems and FP&A software/BI tools. - Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Strong business acumen and ability to build and lead high-performing teams. - Experience in driving process improvements and implementing technology solutions within the FP&A function.,