Financial Planning Analyst

About the Company:

With a presence spanning 80 international schools across 22 countries, this privately owned education group delivers a transformative approach to learning that cultivates curiosity, builds self-confidence, and prepares students to thrive throughout their lives. Rooted in a collaborative philosophy, the organization positions students as active participants in their educational journey, emphasizing the development of both academic knowledge and essential lifelong skills. Supported by a global network of educational experts, its schools benefit from teaching excellence, international exposure, and dedicated career guidance. Teachers and leaders are equipped with robust professional development resources, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement across the network. Generating an annualized revenue of ~ 200 crores, the India group is committed to empowering the next generation of changemakers through a forward-thinking, student-centered model that extends learning well beyond the classroom.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans across business units.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to assess business cases, pricing strategies, and project profitability
• Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate financial risks and opportunities.
• Drive variance analysis, highlighting key deviations and recommending corrective actions
  

Performance Management

• Design and implement dashboards and KPIs to monitor operational and financial performance
• Lead the monthly reporting process including MIS packs, flash reports, and key metrics for leadership review
• Identify performance gaps and propose strategic and operational improvements
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support CFO and senior finance leaders in strategic reviews, capital allocation, and pipeline assessments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs for financial planning and ensure alignment with business goals
• Prepare materials and financial updates for banks, investors, and lenders
  

Controls & Governance

• Own the finance reporting calendar to ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports
• Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data used for internal and external reporting
• Support compliance with internal controls and financial policies during planning and forecasting activities
  

Qualifications:

• MBA in Finance or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred
• 10 - 15 years of experience in FP&A
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Strong analytical skills with ability to conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning
• Proven experience in MIS reporting, dashboard creation, and variance analysis
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for engaging with senior leadership and external stakeholders