Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & MIS Management

● Own and manage end-to-end Monthly MIS reporting including:

○ Profit & Loss (P&L)

○ Cash flow statements

○ Key business KPIs

● Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial reporting.

● Drive standardization and continuous improvement of MIS processes.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

● Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises.

● Track budget vs actuals and provide forward-looking insights.

● Build dynamic financial models to support planning and decision-making.

3. Variance Analysis & Insights

● Conduct deep variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast).

● Identify root causes and highlight business drivers behind variances.

● Translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.

4. Business Partnering

● Act as a finance business partner to multiple teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations, etc.).

● Support stakeholders in understanding financial performance and improving outcomes.

● Drive accountability by linking financial metrics with business actions.

5. Strategic & Leadership Reporting

● Prepare and present board decks / management presentations.

● Communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

● Support leadership in strategic decision-making.

6. Process Automation & Transformation

● Lead transition from Excel-based manual MIS to automated tools/systems.

● Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvement.

● Experience in implementing/reporting tools (BI tools, ERP systems, dashboards) is highly preferred.

7. Unit Economics & Investment Monitoring

● Monitor and analyze LTV/CAC metrics and overall unit economics.

● Track and evaluate Capex budgets and utilization.

● Provide insights on ROI and capital allocation efficiency.

What you'll bring

Qualifications & Experience:

● CA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.

● 5–10+ years of relevant experience in FP&A and/or Business Finance.

● Strong expertise in financial modeling, MIS reporting, and analytics.

● Experience in business partnering and stakeholder management.

● Proven exposure to automation/transition projects in finance.

● Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.