01Overview
Job Objective To drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis by providing data-driven insights, improving financial visibility, and supporting strategic decision-making through advanced analytics and emerging AI-enabled tools.
Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Budgeting - Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Prepare detailed financial models to support business decisions and growth strategies.Monitor budget vs actual performance and highlight key variances.
Financial
Analysis & Reporting - Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.
Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations.Track key financial KPIs such as revenue, margins, cost drivers, and profitability.
Business
Partnering - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, sales, procurement) to understand business drivers.
Provide financial insights to support pricing, cost optimization, and investment decisions.Support leadership with scenario planning and decision-making analysis. Cost Control & Performance Monitoring - Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvement initiatives.Monitor operational and overhead costs to ensure adherence to budgets.Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions. AI & Digital Finance Initiatives - Leverage AI-based tools for financial forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.Drive automation of reporting processes using BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) and AI-enabled platforms.Utilize data analytics and machine learning concepts to enhance financial insights.Work on integrating finance systems with digital tools to improve data accuracy and decision speed. Compliance & Governance - Ensure adherence to accounting standards, financial policies, and internal controls.Support audit processes and ensure accurate financial documentation.Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in financial systems. Core Competencies - Strong financial modeling and analytical skillsBusiness acumen and commercial understandingData analytics and visualization capabilityAttention to detail and accuracyStakeholder management and communicationProblem-solving and strategic thinking AI / Digital Competencies - Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts in finance (forecasting, predictive analytics)Exposure to tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python (basic), or advanced Excel automationUnderstanding of data visualization and dashboardingFamiliarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)Ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights Educational Qualification - Chartered Accountant (CA) MandatoryAdditional certification in Data Analytics / Finance Automation / AI (preferred) Experience - 47 years (for Analyst/Senior Analyst) in FP&A, financial planning, or business finance roles .
