Financial Planning and Analyst

Job Summary:

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, business performance analysis, cash flow planning, and strategic decision support. The role requires close coordination with business heads, project teams, and senior management to drive financial discipline and support business growth.

Role & responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process.
• Prepare project-wise, department-wise, and company-wide budgets.
• Monitor budget utilization and analyze variances.
• Coordinate with business heads for budget preparation and review.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports.
• Conduct variance analysis between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Analyze revenue, profitability, project margins, and operational performance.
• Develop management dashboards and performance reports.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with project, sales, procurement, and operations teams.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, investments, and expansion plans.
• Support management with scenario planning and financial modelling.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.
• Analyze fund requirements and working capital needs.
• Monitor collections, receivables, and project cash flows.
• Support treasury planning and fund allocation decisions.

Financial Modelling

• Develop project feasibility studies and financial models.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and investment evaluations.
• Prepare profitability analysis for new and ongoing projects.
• Support fundraising and investor presentations.

MIS & Dashboard Reporting

• Design and maintain management dashboards.
• Prepare KPI reports for senior leadership.
• Track business performance indicators and project metrics.
• Present financial insights to management.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Strengthen financial controls and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Drive automation initiatives within finance processes.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Modelling
• Variance Analysis
• Cash Flow Management
• Project Feasibility Analysis
• Business Partnering
• MIS Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• Advanced Excel & Power BI
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)

Qualifications:

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance / CFA (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting

Location: Ghatkopar