Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - Banking/Financial Services

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

Job Overview:

We are looking for experienced Finance professionals to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and working capital management, along with the ability to work in a US shift environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.

- Prepare and analyze financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and management reports.

- Conduct variance analysis to identify deviations between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.

- Provide meaningful financial insights to support business and strategic decision-making.

- Monitor and analyze working capital, cash flows, receivables, payables, and related metrics.

- Develop financial models and analytical reports to support business planning.

- Track key financial and operational performance indicators and highlight trends and risks.

- Collaborate with business, finance, and cross-functional teams to understand financial performance and planning requirements.

- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and planning cycles.

- Identify opportunities for improving financial performance, cost efficiency, and working capital management.

Required Candidate Profile:

- 3 - 15 years of relevant FP&A experience.

- Candidates with qualifications such as CA, CMA, CFA, CPA, or MBA (Finance) from a premier institute.

- Strong hands-on experience in:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

2. Budgeting

3. Forecasting

4. Variance Analysis

5. Working Capital Management

6. Financial Modelling

7. Management Reporting

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a US shift environment.

- Candidates from sales/marketing backgrounds without relevant FP&A experience will not be considered.