Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Summary:

JioStar is looking for a candidate who will collaborate closely with business and operations teams to deliver strategic financial insights that support decision-making and enhance business performance. The role includes ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, along with ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to compliance requirements. This position plays a key role in driving financial efficiency and strengthening overall organizational performance.

About the Team:

The team is responsible for responsible for Digital (JHS) & Sports FP&A

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with business heads and operational teams to provide financial insights that support strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Participate in business reviews and offer recommendations on performance, cost optimization, and growth initiatives.
• Act as a bridge between finance and other departments, ensuring business objectives are translated into clear financial outcomes.
• Challenge and support procurement and operations teams to achieve performance and efficiency targets.
• Monitor cost-saving initiatives and track performance against defined goals.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles by partnering with cross-functional teams and ensuring timely and accurate data submission into SAP.
• Conduct detailed variance analyses with actionable insights, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial trackers, ensuring real-time visibility into business performance.
• Take ownership of overheads, cash flow forecasts, and budgets while driving working capital efficiency.
• Continuously review processes and recommend automation or process improvements.
• Manage short-term investments within approved risk guidelines.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly and quarterly management reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and reporting standards.
• Partner with controlling and consolidation teams during period-end closing.
• Review P&L statements thoroughly and flag unexpected variances to management.
• Meet all reporting and performance standards as per agreed SLAs/KPIs.

Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint along-with knowledge of advanced excel functions.
• Exposure in SAP, Hyperion & Power BI is highly desirable.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial planning process.

Preferred Education

• CA
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and steaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.