Financial Planning Analyst

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Drive the annual budgeting, quarterly & month forecasting, long- range planning process for multiple manufacturing units & entities.
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast) and deliver insights to improve performance.
• Develop and track key financial and operational KPIs (e.g. Sales Price trend, Cost per UOM, Capacity utilization, Raw Material consumption trend)
• Prepare plant/entity level-level reports and management-level presentation with actionable recommendations.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a finance business partner to Business & Plant Heads, Operations and Supply Chain team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sales price trend, product mix, drive cost optimization, productivity initiatives & capital investment decisions by provide data-driven insights, continuous engagement, suggesting strategies.
• Provide financial insights and analysis for new product introductions, process improvement, and strategic projects including post launch analysis.
• Review business assumptions constructively and facilitate stake holders to make sound decision-making by conducting financial scenario analyses and identifying growth opportunities

Cost & Profitability Analysis

• Analyze margin/profitability and cost across different segments & regions.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives, process efficiencies, and areas for margin improvement

CAPEX & Investment Analysis

• Evaluate capital expenditure proposal from manufacturing units, marketing & new product development team through ROI, Payback etc.
• Monitor ongoing projects spends ensure alignment with approved Budgets.
• Partner with project teams to ensure value realization post-investment.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Experience in multi-entity financial planning across diverse manufacturing units.
• Ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies.
• Exposure to cost accounting and process automation in manufacturing operations.
• Leadership capabilities with a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to Head of Finance.
• Works closely with business unit heads, operational teams, and senior executives.

Key Dimensions

• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Margin & Pricing Analytics
• Revenue & Channel Analytics
• Cost Control
• Capex & ROI Analysis
• Working Capital Management
• Performance Reporting
• Compliance & Governance

Job Specifications

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Professional in Finance - CA is MUST
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, data analytics, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Power BI, and advanced Excel tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with a data-driven mindset.

Professional Experience (how long)?

• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business partnering, or corporate finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

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