Financial Planning Manager

Role & responsibilities

To drive financial insight, forecasting accuracy, and decision support for PS Group by analyzing project and entity-level performance, enabling efficient capital allocation and profitability improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual business plans and project-level budgets in coordination with department and project heads.
• Develop quarterly forecasts and rolling budgets aligned to business performance.
• Prepare monthly MIS packs with variance analysis, profitability, and capital efficiency dashboards.
• Analyze project-wise P&L and cost deviations, highlight early warnings, and suggest corrective actions.
• Build financial models for project feasibility, pricing strategy, and investment evaluation.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Accounts, and Project teams for consistent data and reporting.
• Support internal and statutory audits with analytics and reconciliations.
• Assist CFO and Head of FP&A in board-level presentations and management reviews.

Key Deliverables (KRAs)

Area

KRA

Target / Standard

MIS Reporting

Monthly delivery to CFO

100% by 12th of each month

Budget Accuracy

Forecast vs actual deviation

5%

Analysis Depth

Reports include variance, insights, and scenarios

95% completeness

Project Review

Monthly P&L & cost variance reports

100%

CFO Feedback

Satisfaction rating on insights

9/10

KPIs

Area

KPI

Target

MIS Delivery

Timeliness of submission

100%

Forecast Accuracy

Forecast vs actual deviation

5%

Analytical Insights

Actionable recommendations/month

3

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Accuracy of shared data

100%

Management Support

Ad-hoc analysis turnaround time

2 days

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills:
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling • Power BI or equivalent dashboarding tools • SAP S/4HANA (FICO) for variance and profitability tracking • Knowledge of IND AS and real estate project accounting

Behavioral Competencies:
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail • Clear communication and presentation skills • Cross-functional collaboration • Ownership and accountability

Experience & Qualifications

Criteria

Requirement

Education

CA Inter / CFA / MBA (Finance) — full CA preferred but not mandatory

Experience

5–8 years in FP&A, MIS, or Business Finance (real estate or large multi-entity businesses preferred)

Technical Exposure

Strong in financial modeling, budgeting, and SAP S/4HANA (FI–CO)