Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - CA

Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong Assistant Manager - FP&A to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions. This role will contribute significantly to revenue analysis, forecasting, budgeting, fund management, and decision-support for business growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, financial acumen, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Revenue Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and analyze monthly revenue reports with variance explanations.
- Recognize and report revenue accurately in financial records.
- Monitor actuals vs. forecasts and provide insightful commentary on performance drivers.
- Reconcile Deferred GL and Deferred Revenue Reports.
2. Funds Management
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable to manage daily funding requirements.
- Perform timely bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

- Prepare and maintain monthly cash flow statements.
3. Management Reporting
- Create monthly and quarterly MIS decks with operational and financial insights.
- Deliver vertical-level performance dashboards for internal stakeholders.
- Compile and submit Group MIS reports within defined timelines.
4. Financial Modelling & Forecasting
- Lead preparation of Annual Business/Action Plans covering revenue, cost, and profitability.
- Drive quarterly forecasts and roll-over projections.
- Conduct variance analysis on projections vs. actuals and provide strategic insights.
- Develop and maintain long-range financial models including revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow.
5. Strategic and Operational Finance
- Conduct competitive revenue and trend analysis using public and internal data.
- Analyze SG&A and overhead expenses.
- Perform per-seat and manpower cost analysis.
- Ensure accurate Ind AS adjustments and support audit processes.
- Collaborate with internal and statutory auditors and ensure compliance with audit and internal controls.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- CA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.
- 3-6 years of experience in FP&A or related finance roles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; SAP or similar ERP experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills with ability to present to senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-business or multi-vertical environments.
- High learning agility, adaptability, and ability to thrive in ambiguity.