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Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and analysis cycle by building, updating, and refining quarterly and annual operating plans (AOP) across all geographies. Conduct regular variance analysis (MIS) to explain actuals versus plan, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities. Take complete ownership of cash flow forecasting and analysis, monitoring inflows and outflows across business entities, identifying timing gaps, and ensuring optimal liquidity. Deliver timely, accurate reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting key SaaS metrics such as MRR, ARR, churn, and more. Consolidate and reconcile financial data from various sourcessuch as Zoho Books, Chargebee, and other tools—even when data is incomplete or inconsistent. Partner closely with the CEO, Finance Controller, and business heads to challenge assumptions and support strategic decision-making. Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate new initiatives, pricing strategies, market expansion, and business pivots. Drive automation and process improvements in financial reporting to enhance speed, accuracy, and reliability. Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support for fundraising, investor relations, audits, and compliance requirements. Required Skills Masters degree in finance, Accounting, or related discipline. CA or CMA strongly preferred. 3+ years of FP&A experience, ideally in SaaS, tech startups, or multi-entity international companies. Advanced financial modelling and strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets. Familiarity with Stripe, Zoho Books, Chargebee, Pazy, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to senior leadership. Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous startup environment. Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset. Build and communicate a clear narrative through documents and presentations. Ideal Candidate Data and dashboards are accurate, as near real-time as possible, well structured. Quarterly and annual operating plans are actively used by leadership. Variance analyses are timely, insightful, and enable proactive decision-making. Management reporting is clear, reliable, and drives transparency and accountability. Financial processes and data integration are continuously improving through automation and standardization. You are seen as a trusted partner to leadership, helping steer growth confidently.
