Manager/Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Description: Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic and analytical FP&A professional to support the CFO in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. The role will play a critical part in business performance monitoring, financial analysis, and delivering insights to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Budgeting - Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and periodic forecasting processes - Prepare long-term financial plans aligned with business strategy - Coordinate with business heads for budget consolidation and review Business Performance & MIS - Prepare monthly MIS reports with variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) - Develop dashboards and performance metrics for leadership review - Identify key business drivers and highlight risks/opportunities Financial Analysis & Decision Support - Conduct profitability analysis (product / customer / business unit level) - Support pricing decisions and cost optimization initiatives - Evaluate business cases, capex proposals, and investment opportunities Stakeholder Management - Work closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Procurement, etc.) - Present financial insights and recommendations to the CFO and leadership team Process Improvement & Controls - Strengthen financial planning processes and reporting systems - Drive automation and standardization in MIS and reporting Requirements: - CA / MBA (Finance) preferred - 6 to 12 years of experience in FP&A / Business Finance - Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling - Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred - Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication skills