Commercial FP&A Analyst - Night Shift

Job Title: Commercial FP&A Analyst Coatings

Location: Pune, India

Shift: Night Shift

Experience: 5 - 10 years

Role Purpose

The Commercial FP&A Analyst will support the Commercial Finance function by providing financial analysis and business insights across P&L, budgeting, forecasting, margin management, OPEX, CAPEX and working capital. The role involves partnering with Commercial Navigators, Sales teams and Global FP&A stakeholders to analyse financial performance, identify trends, explain variances and support business decision-making. The candidate will also drive reporting automation, process standardisation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage P&L, Working Capital, Commercial CAPEX and Balance Sheet provisions, including budgeting, rolling forecasts, month-end closing and financial analysis.
• Partner with business stakeholders to prepare budgets, forecasts, management reports and presentations.
• Support month-end closing activities, including accrual reviews, one-off items, flash P&L commentary and closing presentations.
• Conduct margin and profitability analysis at customer, product and country levels, including Price-Volume-Mix (PVM) analysis.
• Analyse COGS, OPEX, Sales and Distribution expenses, CAPEX and working capital to identify variances and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Commercial Navigators, Sales teams, Global BU FP&A and Finance teams to provide insights and recommendations.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Drive reporting automation, process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements

• CA / ICWA (maximum 3 attempts) or MBA from a Top 20 B-school.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Financial Analysis.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L management and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of margin analysis, profitability, Price-Volume-Mix (PVM), COGS, OPEX, CAPEX and working capital.
• Experience in month-end closing, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Strong knowledge of HFM, ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Business Intelligence tools.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in financial modelling and report automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and present meaningful business insights.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Shift Requirement

• This position is based in Pune and requires working in a night shift.
• Candidates must be comfortable coordinating with global Finance and business stakeholders across different time zones.
• Ability to independently manage deliverables and ensure accurate and timely reporting during night-shift operations is essential.