Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

As a trusted financial advisor in this role, you will be responsible for delivering forward-looking insights, rigorous financial analysis, and proactive performance management to drive strategic planning, resource optimization, and informed decision-making. Your mission is to enhance financial processes, strengthen data governance, and foster collaboration across global and cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Your key responsibilities will include: - Utilizing business analytics to drive decisions through quality data analytics - Collaborating with global teams to explain India performance using various data models - Playing a critical role in investment decisions and projects - Being a financial pillar for financial performance measurement, decision making, and driving business performance - Preparing and analyzing financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and working capital summaries - Conducting variance analysis, reconciliation of key accounts, and providing inventory analytics - Supporting the development of budgets and forecasts, tracking cost trends, and analyzing cost variances - Identifying and implementing initiatives to optimize financial processes and reporting accuracy - Promoting financial understanding to non-finance stakeholders and collaborating with operational teams to align financial planning with organizational goals Qualifications required for this role: - CA/CWA/MBA qualification - 10-15 years of experience in financial analysis and performance management - Strong understanding of business processes and financial standards - Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and passion for data accuracy - Effective communication and presentation skills - Self-driven, curious, and solution-oriented mindset - Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Cosmos, and advanced Excel/Microsoft tools - Experience in project business controlling is a plus - Strong organizational and time-management skills Please note that fluency in English, written and verbal, is essential for this role.,