Financial Planning and Analysis Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP& A) professional with strong expertise in financial planning, business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, P& L ownership, working capital management, and cash flow forecasting. The ideal candidate should have experience working closely with cross-functional stakeholders and driving data-driven financial decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage P& L for business units/functions, ensuring financial performance is aligned with business objectives.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Drive Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and support effective liquidity management.
• Monitor and improve working capital management, including receivables, payables, and inventory.
• Act as a strategic finance business partner to business and functional leaders.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support business strategy and decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, risks, opportunities, and financial impact.
• Prepare and present management reports, financial dashboards, forecasts, and business performance reviews.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller and other finance stakeholders on financial governance, reporting, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP& A processes, financial models, reporting, and planning methodologies.

Requirements:

• Education: CA qualified with post-qualification experience of 7-15 years and MBA qualified with finance post-qualification experience of 7-10 years.