Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

 Defining business planning templates and forecasting, business planning, and review

process.

 Prepare and present consolidated budget (annual/monthly/seasonal) and key financial

and business related analysis to management for approval

 Communicate, train and assist HODs in use of templates, understand process etc. to

prepare their business budgets

 In consultation with HODs define Key Performance Indicators to measure operational

performance

 Provide data and analysis on past performance to support the planning process and to

guide target setting

 Disseminate approved plans to HODs, and prepare monthly operational and financial

analysis / reports

 Interact with senior management to understand variances and future impact

 Monitor performance indicators, analyze trends / variances, identify issues and

opportunities

 Prepare consolidated forecasts for review and decision by management - business plans,

budget vs. actual and followed action plan for the same.

 Analyze and suggest areas for cost control and reduction

 Prepare financial and operational reports / presentations for management / board of

directors

 Market benchmarking, and share company’s financial and operating results against

industry performance

 Consolidate and analyze purchase and sales data, competitor pricing data and other

internal benchmarks to develop a robust pricing model

 Advice on pricing of all items/SKU’s to ensure that margins are as per objectives while

ensuring maximum sales at the price point as well

 Contribute/advice on discounts to be offered after analyzing various factors like

inventory age, profit after discount etc.

 Ensure that pricing and billing at stores are as per the organizational policies and

guidelines defined by the pricing model

 Ensure and monitor implementation of internal control systems and templates for data

capture

 Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial, control systems, financial

information systems and processes to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the

financial function

 Ensure that all expenses and revenue generation for each department is captured in the

system and is as per the defined business plan, and facilitate and provide support for

audits

 Maintain effective relationship with managers and officers within the function ensure

teamwork with related functions

 Ensure that staff are developed, trained, motivated, evaluated for job performance and

compensated fairly

Experience : 3 to 6 Years

Education : Minimum qualification – CA.

Key Skills and Attributes:

Excellent analytical, data modeling, financial forecasting and prioritizing skills

 Highly developed oral and written communication skills

 Proficiency in market research, business plan creation and presentations skills

 Strong influencing skills and ability to manage diverse stakeholders especially at senior

level

 Preferred prior experience in handling financial planning and analysis profile