Deputy General Manager - F&A

Job Objective

To drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis by providing data-driven insights, improving financial visibility, and supporting strategic decision-making through advanced analytics and emerging AI-enabled tools.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Prepare detailed financial models to support business decisions and growth strategies.
• Monitor budget vs actual performance and highlight key variances.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Track key financial KPIs such as revenue, margins, cost drivers, and profitability.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, sales, procurement) to understand business drivers.
• Provide financial insights to support pricing, cost optimization, and investment decisions.
• Support leadership with scenario planning and decision-making analysis.

Cost Control & Performance Monitoring

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Monitor operational and overhead costs to ensure adherence to budgets.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.

AI & Digital Finance Initiatives

• Leverage AI-based tools for financial forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
• Drive automation of reporting processes using BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) and AI-enabled platforms.
• Utilize data analytics and machine learning concepts to enhance financial insights.
• Work on integrating finance systems with digital tools to improve data accuracy and decision speed.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, financial policies, and internal controls.
• Support audit processes and ensure accurate financial documentation.
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in financial systems.

Core Competencies

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Business acumen and commercial understanding
• Data analytics and visualization capability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking

AI / Digital Competencies

• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts in finance (forecasting, predictive analytics)
• Exposure to tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python (basic), or advanced Excel automation
• Understanding of data visualization and dashboarding
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights

Educational Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• Additional certification in Data Analytics / Finance Automation / AI (preferred)

Experience

• 8–12 years (for Analyst/Senior Analyst) in FP&A, financial planning, or business finance roles