Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Performance Manager

Location: Pune

Position Summary:

• Managing others X Providing technical expertise (Individual Contributor)
• This role will sit within the Finance FP&A organization, in the Business Performance team, and will be responsible for operating business planning, analysis, performance management and control activities.
• The core accountability of the role is to provide financial support for core FP&A processes (GFO, GFR, Plan) as well as deliver business partnering support for certain key areas. The role requires strong engagement skills as well as maturity in managing demand and the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities whilst managing expectations of stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering & Insights:

1. Build strong finance-business relationships.
2. Support forecasting (GFO), performance analysis, and strategic planning.
3. Analyze financial data and provide commercial insights.

Strategic Planning:

1. Contribute to annual planning cycles and scenario modeling.
2. Submit and assure forecast data quality.
3. Support ad-hoc and strategic decisions.

Performance Reporting:

1. Deliver accurate, timely business performance reports.
2. Explain variances, trends, and outlooks.
3. Use economic models for business analysis.

Risk, Control, and Compliance:

1. Ensure accurate reporting aligned with policies.
2. Support audits and internal controls.
3. Identify and escalate risks or control gaps.

Skills & Expertise Required:

• Strong analytical, reporting, and financial modeling skills.
• Knowledge of performance management (PPM), ARC, and MI processes.
• Commercial acumen with awareness of regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to drive process improvements and standardization.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Work cross-functionally within FP&A and embedded finance.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
• Must be a clear communicator and problem solver, able to handle complex issues.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in FP&A, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting