Manager - Financial Analytics

Company: Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited
Department: Finance & Accounts
Designation: Manager Financial Analytics
Location: Mumbai / Corporate Office
Industry: Metals, Mining, Steel & Energy

1. Job Purpose

To drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and management reporting across business operations. The role will involve analyzing financial and operational data, identifying cost optimization opportunities, monitoring profitability and supporting strategic business decisions through data-driven financial insights.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting, business planning and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reports.
• Analyze actual performance against budget, forecasts and previous periods.
• Develop financial models for revenue, profitability, cash flow and business growth.
• Provide actionable financial insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.

B. Financial Analytics & MIS Reporting

• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, management reports and KPI trackers.
• Analyze revenue, EBITDA, operating margins, profitability and working capital.
• Prepare variance analysis reports highlighting key financial and operational deviations.
• Translate complex financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Automate recurring reports and improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

C. Cost Analysis & Profitability Management

• Analyze operating costs across mining, processing, manufacturing, logistics and power operations.
• Monitor cost per ton of production, extraction, processing, transportation and dispatch.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor the financial impact of efficiency initiatives.
• Evaluate product-wise, plant-wise and business-unit-wise profitability.
• Support cost benchmarking and margin improvement initiatives.

D. Business Performance & Operational Analytics

• Work closely with mining, plant operations, procurement, logistics and commercial teams.
• Correlate operational KPIs, such as production volumes, capacity utilization and dispatches, with financial performance.
• Analyze raw material consumption, energy costs, freight expenses and production efficiencies.
• Develop business scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes in production, sales volumes, commodity prices and operating costs.
• Support management in identifying performance gaps and implementing corrective actions.

E. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash flow forecasts, fund requirements and liquidity positions.
• Analyze receivables, payables, inventory and working capital cycles.
• Track capital expenditure, project cash flows and budget utilization.
• Support cash flow optimization and efficient utilization of financial resources.

F. Strategic Financial Analysis

• Prepare financial feasibility studies and business case analyses for new projects and capacity expansions.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, ROI and payback assessments.
• Evaluate capital investments and their expected financial returns.
• Support long-term financial planning, business expansion and investment decisions.

G. Stakeholder Management & Process Improvement

• Coordinate with finance, accounts, taxation, treasury, operations and other business functions.
• Present financial performance reviews and analytical findings to senior management.
• Establish standardized reporting formats, financial controls and analytical processes.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency and timely submission of management reports.

3. Educational Qualifications

• MBA in Finance / PGDM in Finance preferred
• A bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance or a related discipline may be considered alongside relevant professional qualifications and experience.

4. Technical Skills

• Advanced MS Excel, including financial modelling, PivotTables and complex formulas.
• Power BI or other business intelligence and dashboard reporting tools.
• SAP experience is mandatory, with hands-on experience in financial reporting, cost analysis and data extraction.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial statements.
• Working knowledge of financial modelling, cost accounting, profitability analysis and working capital management.
• Data analysis, reporting automation and presentation skills.