Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

FP&A Manager | Pune

Experience: 4–8 Years

Qualification: CA / CFA / MBA from a Top Business School

Industry: FMCG / Consumer Goods

Location: Pune

Role Overview

We are looking for a high-calibre FP&A Manager to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business performance analysis, and management reporting. The role will work closely with business and leadership teams to provide actionable financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Prepare and analyse MIS, management reports, P&L and business performance dashboards.
• Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast and actual performance.
• Develop financial models and provide data-driven business insights to senior management.
• Partner with business teams to evaluate revenue, costs, margins, profitability and key business drivers.
• Support business planning, scenario analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Improve FP&A processes, reporting frameworks and financial controls.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 4–8 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Finance or Management Reporting.
• CA / CFA qualified or MBA from a reputed/top-tier business school.
• Prior experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods or a similar high-volume, fast-paced industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong commercial acumen.
• Advanced MS Excel / financial modelling skills; exposure to ERP/BI tools will be an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and present insights effectively to senior leadership.