Financial Planning & Analysis Role

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

Job Summary:

We are looking for a finance professional to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The role will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, management reporting, and providing actionable insights to support business and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and analyze Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and provide insights to improve profitability and overall business performance.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Partner with business and cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial insights and support effective decision-making.
• Manage working capital and cash flow forecasting to support efficient financial planning and liquidity management.
• Drive Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Prepare management reports, MIS, dashboards, and financial analysis for senior management.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Provide financial insights to support business performance, strategic planning, and growth initiatives.
• Support financial controlling activities and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely preparation of financial reports.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts and provide detailed explanations for significant variances.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and overall business efficiency.

Key Skills:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• P&L Management & Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Working Capital Management
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)
• Cost Optimization
• Management Reporting & MIS
• Financial Controlling
• Business Partnering
• Strategic Financial Analysis
• Advanced MS Excel

Candidate Profile:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a business-oriented approach.
• Good understanding of financial statements, profitability drivers, and key business metrics.
• Ability to work effectively with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable business insights.
• Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial controlling, or a related finance function will be preferred.