Senior Manager FP&A

Senior Manager FP&A

Location: Bangalore

Primary Purpose of the Role

Drive business performance through robust financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support. Provide visibility into business results, generate actionable insights, and ensure consistency of financial information for effective decision-making, target setting, and delivery of business objectives. Lead P&L, Balance Sheet, Working Capital, and Cash Flow management to optimize performance and liquidity.

Key Tasks & Accountabilities

1. Planning – Annual Business Cycle

• Support the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), strategic plans, and rolling forecasts. Partner with business leaders to establish financial targets and performance metrics. Develop scenario analysis and financial models to support business planning and decision-making.

2. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Lead monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasting processes, ensuring visibility of liquidity and funding requirements.
• Drive working capital      performance by monitoring and improving key metrics including DSO, DPO,      Inventory Days, and Cash Conversion Cycle.
• Partner with      Commercial, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Shared Services teams to      identify opportunities for cash generation and working capital      optimization.
• Analyze cash flow      performance, balance sheet movements, and working capital trends,      providing actionable recommendations to leadership.

3. Reporting & Forecasting

• Lead monthly and      quarterly management reporting processes.
• Collaborate with      Performance and Planning Managers (PPMs) and business stakeholders to      develop accurate forecasts for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Ensure timely and      accurate reporting of financial performance, variances, risks, and      opportunities.

4. Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor, analyze, and      interpret current and historical trends in financial and operational      performance indicators.
• Identify performance      improvement opportunities and support implementation of value-creation      initiatives.
• Drive process      simplification, automation, and enhanced reporting capabilities.

5. Strategic Projects & Business Partnering

• Lead financial      evaluations of new business opportunities, investments, and strategic      initiatives.
• Develop business cases,      scenario models, and ROI assessments to support key decisions.
• Provide timely      financial recommendations and insights to senior management.

Education & Experience

• Qualified CA with 6–8      years of experience in FP&A, Finance, Strategy, Commercial Finance, or      Business Management.
• Strong experience in      financial planning, forecasting, business performance management, and      management reporting.
• Demonstrated experience      in cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and balance sheet      analysis is preferred.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of      P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow dynamics.
• Expertise in financial      modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Advanced analytical      capabilities with strong attention to detail, Strong stakeholder      management and business partnering skills.
• Ability to translate      financial data into actionable business insights.

Personal Attributes

• High energy and strong      ownership mindset.
• Solution-oriented with      a positive attitude.
• Strong communication      and influencing skills.

Expertise & Qualifications

• Fast mover with the      ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility and      resilience in a fast-paced business setting.
• Proven ability to drive      performance improvement and cash-focused decision-making across functions.