Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis/Business Finance

1. Business Partnership & Financial Advisory- Collaborate with business leaders to translate strategy into financial plans.- Provide financial insights to support key decisions, investments, and operational performance.- Act as a financial consultant to departments on budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes.- Analyze performance vs. budget and deliver variance reports with commentary.- Build dynamic financial models and scenario analyses for business growth opportunities.3. Revenue, Cost, and Profitability Management- Track and analyze product-wise, region-wise, or service-line profitability.- Recommend pricing strategies, margin improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.- Monitor working capital metrics and cash flows to support business operations.4. Budgeting & Forecasting- Drive the annual operating budget process in collaboration with department heads.- Prepare consolidated budgets with performance KPIs and targets.- Monitor spend against budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline.5. Reporting & MIS- Develop timely and accurate management dashboards and performance scorecards.- Deliver actionable reports to track KPIs such as sales, margins, cost ratios, etc.- Standardize and automate financial reporting processes across business units.6. Compliance & Risk Monitoring- Ensure financial practices align with internal controls and regulatory standards.- Assist in audits and support adherence to company policies and statutory requirements.7. Cross-functional Collaboration- Work closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and HR teams on key business initiatives.- Support business expansion, market entry, and new product launches with financial impact analysis.8. Team Support and Development- Mentor and support junior finance analysts or business associates.- Promote financial literacy and accountability across business units.Key

- CA / MBA Finance / CMA or equivalent degree.- 5 to 8 years of experience in business finance, FP&A, or corporate finance roles.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.- Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and modeling.- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience. .