Key Responsibilities:
1. Planning & Forecasting
- Initiate theannual budgeting cycleacross all business units, aligning with strategic objectives and business plans.
- Managequarterly forecasting processes, incorporating market trends, operational performance, and strategic inputs.
- Coordinate with cost center owners to gather relevant data and validate assumptions.
2. Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Perform in-depthvariance analysis(Plan vs. Actuals vs. Forecast) and develop actionable insights to improve financial performance.
- Build and presentperformance dashboards and scorecardsfor senior management and key stakeholders.
- Track key Organization Scorecard indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to monitor business health.
3. Financial Modeling & Decision Support
- Develop and maintain robustfinancial modelsto evaluate business scenarios, pricing strategies, capital expenditures, ROI analyses, and investment opportunities.
- Supportstrategic initiativesand business case evaluations through comprehensive quantitative analysis.
4. Business Insights & Strategy
- Identify and evaluatefinancial risks and opportunitiesthrough scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that shape operational and strategic decisions.
5. Management & Stakeholder Reporting
- Prepare and supportboard-level presentations,investor communications, and periodicmanagement reporting packs.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all financial reports and presentations.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Financial Modeling & Analysis:Strong proficiency in building dynamic financial models and interpreting outputs.
- Technology Proficiency:Hands-on experience withSAP ERP,Advanced Excel, and data visualization tools likePower BIorTableau.
- Collaboration:Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with operations, sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.
- Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability topresent complex data in a clear and compelling manner.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Educational Background:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) OR
- Full-Time MBA in Finance from a reputed institute
Work Experience:
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience inFP&A, Corporate Finance, or Business Financeroles
- Exposure tomanufacturing, FMCG, or consumer products industriesis highly desirable
- Prior experience in handling large datasets, SAP environments and financial automation tools is a strong plus.