Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis and will partner with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial discipline across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1.Budgeting & Forecasting o. Lead annual budgeting and quarterly rolling forecasts for all business units. o. Develop accurate sales, production, and expense forecasts aligned with seasonal demand patterns. 2.Financial Analysis & Reporting o. Perform variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget) and identify key drivers. o. Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports for leadership and board reviews.

o. Deliver P&L bridge analysis and working capital reports. 3.Financial Modeling o. Build and maintain models for profitability, cash flow, and scenario planning. o. Support ROI analysis for marketing campaigns and capex projects. 4.Strategic Business Support o. Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to align financial plans with S&OP.

o. Provide insights on pricing strategies, cost optimization, and margin improvement. 5.Process Improvement o. Enhance FP&A processes, tools, and dashboards for efficiency and accuracy. o. Implement best practices for forecast accuracy and financial governance. 6.Cross-Functional Collaboration o. Work closely with supply chain and plant teams to integrate operational metrics (OEE, yield) into financial planning.

o. Support leadership in strategic initiatives and board presentations.

Requirements

•Education: CA inter / MBA /ICWA in Finance or equivalent. •Experience: 5–8 years in FP&A or corporate finance, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing. •Technical Skills: o. Advanced Excel and financial modeling oERP systems (SAP/SAP-BI or similar) o. Strong analytical and presentation skills •Behavioral Competencies: o.

Ability to influence stakeholders o. Strong communication and problem-solving skills o. High attention to detail and deadline orientation