Assistant Vice President - Financial Planning & Analysis - CA

Description:
Job Title : AVP Financial Planning and Analysis.
Location: Gurugram.
Experience: 15+ Years.
Industry Preference: Real Estate, Infrastructure, or REITs.
About the Role:
We are seeking a core FP&A professional with end-to-end experience across financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis.
The ideal candidate should come from large Indian corporates or diversified business groups, with a solid foundation in finance and accounting principles, and a proven ability to drive accurate, insightful, and forward-looking financial analysis.
This role sits at the heart of the finance function requiring someone who understands the intricacies of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management, and can translate numbers into clear insights for management decision-making.
The focus is on financial rigor, control, and analytical depth.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models aligned with business drivers, market conditions, and investment plans.
- Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to test assumptions and assess financial impact under varying conditions.
Management Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including variance and trend analysis.
- Analyze actual performance vs. budget, identifying key deviations and recommending corrective actions.
- Track and monitor core financial metrics such as NOI, occupancy, CAM recovery, rental yields, margins, and cost ratios.

Financial Controls & Governance:
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial reports.
- Support finance leadership in maintaining control over budgets, spend, and capital allocation.
- Assist in streamlining and standardizing FP&A processes, templates, and reporting frameworks.
Capital Expenditure & Investment Analysis:
- Work with finance and project teams to track and forecast CapEx, project ROI, and funding requirements.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cash flow modeling for new developments or upgrades.
- Support capital planning and performance monitoring post-implementation.
Market & Financial Analysis:
- Conduct macro and micro-level market analysis to support planning assumptions.
- Evaluate trends in yields, rental income, interest rates, and other key financial parameters.
- Provide inputs for management presentations and investor updates, backed by accurate data insights.
Reporting Automation & Process Improvement:
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting packs.
- Drive improvements in reporting timeliness, data accuracy, and forecasting agility.
- Enhance visibility into key performance metrics through real-time dashboards.
Rolling Forecasts & Strategic Planning Support:
- Transition from static annual budgets to rolling forecast models integrating real-time business inputs.
- Support long-term financial planning aligned with business goals and capital deployment strategies.
- Provide analytical support for strategic reviews and management discussions.
Added Advantage: Mergers & Acquisitions:
- Support M&A activities from a financial standpoint due diligence, valuation, and integration modelling.
- Coordinate with finance and legal teams for transaction-related analysis and reporting.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
- CA required.
- Certifications in valuation, financial modelling, or real estate finance are a plus.
Experience:
- 15+ years of core FP&A experience in large Indian corporates or diversified organizations.
- Hands-on expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
Technical Proficiency:
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (SAP / NetSuite).
- Strong analytical and modeling skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Soft Skills:
- Structured thinking and strong command over financial concepts.
- High degree of ownership, precision, and accountability.
- Strong communication skills for presenting data-driven insights to finance leadership.