Assistant Manager/Associate Director - Financial Planning & Analysis - Big4

Role Overview: We are seeking a seasoned finance professional to join our high-performing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in Bangalore or Gurgaon. In this leadership capacity, you will act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that drive business growth and operational efficiency. You will lead cross-functional engagements, collaborating closely with global stakeholders and internal business units to oversee the end-to-end financial planning cycle. Your work will directly influence executive decision-making, ensuring that the organization remains agile, profitable, and aligned with its long-term fiscal objectives in a fast-paced Big 4 environment. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes to ensure accurate resource allocation and alignment with organizational growth targets. - Conduct deep-dive variance analysis to identify performance gaps and provide actionable recommendations to leadership for course correction. - Oversee the preparation of comprehensive financial reporting packages that provide transparency into business performance for global stakeholders. - Drive the development of financial models to support strategic initiatives, including investment appraisals and cost-optimization programs. - Mentor and manage high-potential teams to foster a culture of analytical rigor, accuracy, and professional excellence. - Partner with business unit heads to translate financial insights into operational strategies that improve margins and drive profitability. Required Skillset: - Demonstrated expertise in managing complex financial planning and analysis cycles within a Big 4 or top-tier consulting environment. - Proven ability to communicate complex financial narratives to non-finance stakeholders and senior leadership with clarity and impact. - Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting techniques, with a keen eye for identifying trends and risks. - Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and navigate a matrixed organizational structure effectively. - A professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA) or an MBA from a premier business school is highly preferred. - Exceptional adaptability to a hybrid work environment, maintaining high productivity and team engagement across distributed locations. - Minimum 9 - 17 years of progressive experience in financial analysis and reporting roles.