Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning & Forecasting

• Initiate the

  annual budgeting cycle

  across all business units, aligning with strategic objectives and business plans.
• Manage

  quarterly forecasting processes

  , incorporating market trends, operational performance, and strategic inputs.
• Coordinate with cost center owners to gather relevant data and validate assumptions.

2. Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform in-depth

  variance analysis

  (Plan vs. Actuals vs. Forecast) and develop actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Build and present

  performance dashboards and scorecards

  for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Track key Organization Scorecard indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to monitor business health.

3. Financial Modeling & Decision Support

• Develop and maintain robust

  financial models

  to evaluate business scenarios, pricing strategies, capital expenditures, ROI analyses, and investment opportunities.
• Support

  strategic initiatives

  and business case evaluations through comprehensive quantitative analysis.

4. Business Insights & Strategy

• Identify and evaluate

  financial risks and opportunities

  through scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that shape operational and strategic decisions.

5. Management & Stakeholder Reporting

• Prepare and support

  board-level presentations

  ,

  investor communications

  , and periodic

  management reporting packs

  .
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all financial reports and presentations.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Financial Modeling & Analysis:

  Strong proficiency in building dynamic financial models and interpreting outputs.

• Technology Proficiency:

  Hands-on experience with

  SAP ERP

  ,

  Advanced Excel

  , and data visualization tools like

  Power BI

  or

  Tableau

  .

• Collaboration:

  Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with operations, sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.

• Communication:

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to

  present complex data in a clear and compelling manner

  .

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Background:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) OR
• Full-Time MBA in Finance from a reputed institute

Work Experience:

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in

  FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Business Finance

  roles
• Exposure to

  manufacturing, FMCG, or consumer products industries

  is highly desirable
• Prior experience in handling large datasets, SAP environments and financial automation tools is a strong plus.