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Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A) Role Summary: As a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) expert, you will play a critical role in the finance department, reporting directly to the VP of Finance. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic financial insights, forecasts, and data-driven recommendations to support decision-making and drive business growth. You will be responsible for preparing accurate monthly financial reports, developing budgetary plans, and assisting in the creation of presentations that offer thoughtful analysis. Additionally, you will identify key action items, highlight financial trends, and effectively frame decisions for senior leadership to ensure informed and strategic planning. Role & responsibilities Financial Forecasting and Budgeting: - Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts, including revenue, expenses, and cash flow projections both for Schemes and AMC. - Collaborate with department heads and business units to prepare annual operating budgets and track performance against targets. - Monitor budget variances and provide proactive analysis to identify areas of concern or improvement. Financial Analysis: - Conduct in-depth financial analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and business drivers within and outside of the Industry to support decision-making. - Perform scenario analysis to assess the potential impacts of different business strategies. - Generate reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to support strategic initiatives. Management Reporting: - Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports for executive leadership, highlighting key / Business and Industry insights and recommendations. - Provide meaningful commentary on financial results, explaining key drivers and variances from budget and prior periods. - Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data. Strategic Planning: - Contribute to the development of the company's long-term strategic plans by providing financial insights and analysis. - Assist in evaluating potential business opportunities, investments, and acquisitions by conducting financial due diligence. Financial Modeling: -Build and maintain complex financial models to support various scenarios and strategic decisions. - Analyze the financial impact of proposed initiatives and projects, including ROI analysis. Qualification -Postgraduate, Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Professional certification, such as CFA or CA is a plus. -Around 5+ years' experience in Ops, financial planning, analysis, or related roles. -Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis, as well as advanced Microsoft Excel skills. -Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. -Knowledge of financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is advantageous. -Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in FP&A.
