Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Key Responsibilities :

• Work closely with the Marketing team on product pricing, rebates, and profitability initiatives to manage gross margins.
• Perform detailed variance analysis (Actual vs Budget) across products, business units, and geographies.
• Review product costing and analyze variances against standard costs.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reviews.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with stakeholders across business verticals to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports.
• Monitor key financial metrics and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain strong internal control processes.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to financial governance standards.

Required Skills :

• Strong experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Finance.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience in product costing, standard costing, and margin analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications :

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, consumer products, or industrial sectors.
• Experience working with pricing, rebates, and profitability management.