Job description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Analyst – FP&A to support financial planning, business performance analysis, and decision-making. The role will be responsible for generating meaningful business insights through financial analysis, identifying trends and improvement opportunities, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance business and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Perform revenue analysis, including Price, Mix, and Volume (PMV) variance analysis. Analyze product-wise costs, margins, and profitability across product segments and SKUs. Support product costing for various product categories. Monitor and analyze departmental spending against budget (Sales & Marketing, IT, HR, Administration, etc.)
Review the effectiveness of sales schemes and incentive programs. Conduct inventory analysis across manufacturing locations, warehouses, and distribution centers. Track and analyze inventory movements, including demonstration stock, loaner equipment, and R&D inventory. Prepare management reports, dashboards, and business performance insights.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan (AOP) activities. Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve financial and operational performance. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Monitor and report Marketing ROI against approved budgets. Track Sales ROI and achievement against Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
Ensure inventory movement complies with company policies. Improve working capital through effective finished goods inventory management. Deliver timely and accurate business performance reports and financial analyses.
Requirements
Technical Competencies Mandatory Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF/SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, Power Query, etc.) Tableau or equivalent visualization tools Preferred Experience with ERP and business applications such as SAP, Salesforce, Odoo, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Behavioral Competencies Mandatory Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities High attention to detail Preferred Adaptability to change Cross-functional collaboration Business partnering mindset Education Mandatory MBA (Finance), M.Com, CMA (Inter), or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Preferred Qualified CMA or equivalent professional qualification. Professional Certifications Preferred Power BI Tableau Other relevant Business Intelligence or Analytics certifications Experience Overall Experience: 5–7 years Relevant Experience: Minimum 5 years in FP&A, Business Finance, or Financial Analysis Preferred Industry Background Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals Healthcare Consumer Products Industrial Products