Job Title
Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) / Business Finance
2. Role Purpose
To partner with business and leadership teams in evaluating strategic projects, investment opportunities, and business initiatives through robust financial analysis, forecasting, profitability assessment, and decision-support frameworks. The role will drive business performance by delivering actionable financial insights, supporting strategic planning, and enhancing decision-making through financial modelling and analytical rigor.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Project & Investment Evaluation
Evaluate new projects, capital expenditure (Capex) proposals, acquisitions, and strategic business initiatives for financial viability and value creation.
Develop and maintain detailed financial models covering revenue projections, cost structures, profitability, cash flows, ROI, IRR, NPV, break-even analysis, and payback periods.
Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments to support investment decisions.
Support commercial structuring, pricing strategy, and contract evaluation for large-scale projects and business opportunities.
Present investment recommendations and business cases to senior management and leadership teams.
B. Business FP&A & Profitability Analysis
Analyse profitability across products, projects, customers, channels, and business segments.
Monitor Actual vs Budget vs Forecast performance and identify key business drivers impacting revenue, margins, and profitability.
Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, rolling forecasts, and long-range business planning processes.
Develop financial dashboards, MIS reports, and performance scorecards for management review.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization, operational efficiencies, and margin enhancement.
C. Business Strategy & Market Insights
Provide financial and commercial insights to support strategic business initiatives.
Conduct market, competitor, and industry analysis to support growth, pricing, and investment decisions.
Evaluate new market entry opportunities, product launches, business expansions, and diversification initiatives.
Prepare executive presentations, business reviews, board papers, and strategy decks for leadership discussions.
Support strategic planning exercises by translating business objectives into measurable financial outcomes.
D. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Projects, Procurement, and Leadership teams.
Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner by challenging assumptions, validating business cases, and recommending corrective actions.
Facilitate data-driven decision-making through financial insights and performance analytics.
Drive financial discipline and accountability across business functions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve planning accuracy and business performance.
E. Reporting, Governance & Analytics
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data used for planning and analysis.
Develop and enhance financial reporting frameworks and analytical tools.
Support management reviews with meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
Leverage business intelligence and analytical tools to improve reporting efficiency and decision support.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance requirements, and financial policies.
4. Role Specifications
Criteria
Details
Education
CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA or equivalent finance qualification
Experience
5–8 years of experience in FP&A, Business Finance, Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance, or Strategic Finance
Industry Preference
Manufacturing, Building Materials, Consumer Durables, Infrastructure, Industrial Products, FMCG, or related sectors
Reporting To
Head – Finance / CFO / Business Finance Head
Location
As per business requirement
Travel
Occasional business travel, if required
5. Desired Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements
Strong expertise in financial modelling, investment appraisal, and business valuation techniques.
Hands-on experience in ROI, IRR, NPV, DCF, sensitivity analysis, and profitability assessment.
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management.
Strong understanding of financial statements, management reporting, and business performance metrics.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling tools.
Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Preferred Requirements
Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
Experience supporting strategic planning, commercial finance, or business transformation initiatives.
Knowledge of automation, dashboarding, and advanced data analytics.
Experience presenting financial insights to senior leadership teams.