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Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist Location: Bangalore, India Department: Global accounting Hub Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Director Experience: 12–18 years (minimum 5 years in a leadership FP&A role) Role Summary: The FP&A Specialist will be responsible for driving the company’s financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis processes and report to Global Controller and CFO. This strategic leadership role requires strong analytical acumen, deep financial insight, alignment with global economic changes and the ability to influence business decisions. The candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the global finance management and collaborate across departments to enhance financial performance and strategic growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term planning processes. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business strategy and decision-making. Analyze business performance, variances, KPIs, and financial trends; highlight opportunities and risks. Prepare and present high-quality reports to the CFO, Board, and key stakeholders. Partner with Business Unit heads to develop financial models and ROI analyses for new initiatives. Optimize working capital management and cash flow forecasting. Oversee financial reporting, business intelligence dashboards, and automation initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and systems. Manage and mentor a high-performing FP&A team. Support M&A analysis, investment appraisal, and post-merger integration (if applicable). Key Requirements: Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA (Finance), or equivalent from a top-tier institute. 12+ years of experience in core FP&A roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. Strong understanding of global accounting and IFRS and exposure to US GAAP and other region accounting knowledge (APAC, East & West regions) ERP and advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with relevant ERP and planning tools (Oracle NetSuite, Excel, Power BI, etc.). Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen. Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Attributes: Experience working with multinational companies or listed entities. Industry-specific experience Sports organization, Manufacturing, BFSI. Proven record of process automation or digital transformation in FP&A. Show more Show less
