Skill required: Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Designation: Delivery Operations Team Lead

Qualifications:BCom

Years of Experience:7 to 11 years

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What would you do Purpose of the role The Specialist serves as a critical subject matter expert within the FP&A function, driving complex financial analysis, investment appraisals, and strategic insights that influence key business decisions. This role is responsible for coordinating budget preparation and forecasting cycles, delivering expert-level variance analysis with actionable commentary, and ensuring quality and compliance with Group FP&A standards. Acting as a key liaison between finance and business stakeholders, the Specialist mentors team members, fosters a high-performance culture, and champions process improvements and tool adoption—bridging operational execution with strategic value creation.

What are we looking for Education Graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred. MBA/CA/CMA is an advantage but not mandatory. Skills, Competencies, Experience Required

Commercial and business acumen
Hands-on FP&A, Commercial Finance business acumen with exposure in commercial, retail, wholesale, merchandise, CPG or product-driven environments preferred
Strategic financial planning and analysis
Analytical, collaborative and data-driven problem-solving abilities
Advanced financial / scenario modelling and predictive/advanced analytics
Communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Enterprise mindset and systems thinking
Technology & digital fluency
Experience in Product costing and Pricing
Working knowledge of Power BI, expert knowledge will be an added advantage Tools
Advanced Excel — financial modelling, large datasets, pivot analysis, complex lookups
SAP ECC or equivalent ERP — report extraction, cost center mapping, GL coding (training provided)
EPM / CPM planning tools — TM1, SAP SAC, Anaplan, OneStream or equivalent
Reporting and visualization — Power BI, Tableau, Palantir or equivalent BI platforms
Familiarity with Snowflake or data warehouse reporting layer Team Management Mentor analysts; support capability building and foster high-performance culture. Actional Insight, Client Facing, Financial Analysis, Financial Management Reporting, Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Roles and Responsibilities: FP&A Process Delivery
Support the coordination of budget preparation and forecasting cycles, consolidating inputs from the business and reviewing outputs from The Hub.
Deliver variance analysis and provide commentary with actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
Collaborate with The Hub to ensure financial projections are robust and aligned with strategic objectives.
Conduct and review complex financial analysis, modelling, and investment appraisals.
Deliver insights that support business cases, pricing decisions, and strategic initiatives.
Own P&L analysis at category and SKU level, tracking gross margin, markdown impact, and shrinkage against plan
Ensure quality of reporting and commentary, adhering to Group FP&A standards.
Provide clear financial narratives to support decision-making at leadership levels.
Own the rolling forecast for revenue and gross margin lines within assigned categories
Support annual budgeting and long-range planning inputs for the retail vertical
Support target setting and KPI tracking for the business unit.
Drive continuous performance monitoring, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Provide analytical support on revenue, cost, margin, and working capital drivers.Business Partnering and Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison between FP&A team and business stakeholders.
Respond to complex stakeholder queries with expert-level insights and recommendations.
Build strong relationships with Finance Business Partners and cross-functional teams.
Ensure effective communication and alignment on FP&A deliverables.Continuous Improvement and Controls
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance FP&A efficiency and quality.
Support automation initiatives and drive adoption of best practices.
Ensure compliance with controls, governance, and documentation standards.
Contribute to standardization efforts across FP&A processes.Team Leadership and Delivery Governance
Mentor and guide Senior Finance Analysts and Analysts, building capability within the FP&A team.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.
Support the Finance Business Partner, FP&A Manager, Divisional General Manager in team leadership, planning, and execution of key initiatives