Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Strategy – Business Partnering • Monitor and advise on financial performance by developing forecasts, scenario modelling to create forward visibility. • Work with management in shaping strategy of the company which includes strategy for entering new markets and cost-benefit analysis of strategic choices. • Establishes, coordinates and administers as an integral part of management, an adequate plan for the control of operations including profit planning, programs for capital investing and financing, sales forecasts, expense budgets and cost standards, together with necessary controls and procedures to effectuate the plan. • Coordinates the long-range plans of the company, assesses the financial requirements implicit in these plans and develops alternative ways in which financial requirements can be satisfied. • Indirectly responsible for customer and product profitability by working with commercial team to ensure the selling price for each customer and product achieve positive contribution margin (margin after COGS, indirect and direct selling expense).
FP&A and Budgeting ▪ Support the Managing Director in KPI dashboard development and secure successful execution and track deliverance of agreed plans. Monitor and drive financial performance vs. last year, budget, trends and forecast. Identify and manage business risks. Escalation of issues and action plans to the appropriate business leaders as required. Analyse the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions. ▪ Develop and lead Annual Plan and Quarterly Budget process including budgets, forecast and variance analysis working with budget owners. Develop and present financial plans and projections to senior management ▪ Develop trend analysis P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. Conduct monthly variance analyses through result evaluation to recommend business process improvements. Develop root cause analysis and gap closure plans when results are not as per financial plan expectations. ▪ Operation process efficiency: Collaborate with other departments to analyse different projects to develop goals, measure performance and make recommendations. Search financial opportunities to improve business and budgeting processes. ▪ As part of the finance transformation, support the integration of the finance team into a more commercial orientated role. ▪ Manage the production of reporting tools (bridges, scorecards, etc.) and key performance metrics to provide management insight into revenue and operating expense trends, track project spending, headcount and potential risks/opportunities to forecast or plan. ▪ Ensure that corporate initiatives and requirements are communicated to the Business and provide appropriate support in complying with these. Lead Country launch of Corporate initiatives or projects from time to time. ▪ Manage or oversee the relationship with external stakeholders such as independent auditors, tax officers, bankers and etc. ▪ Review of monthly financial statements and provide feedback on all relevant issues.
Competencies Needed (Education/ Experience/Skills/ Competencies/ Language) • Chartered Accountant designation or equivalent. • Minimum 5 years of relevant FP&A experience from manufacturing industry
Strategy – Business Partnering • Monitor and advise on financial performance by developing forecasts, scenario modelling to create forward visibility. • Work with management in shaping strategy of the company which includes strategy for entering new markets and cost-benefit analysis of strategic choices. • Establishes, coordinates and administers as an integral part of management, an adequate plan for the control of operations including profit planning, programs for capital investing and financing, sales forecasts, expense budgets and cost standards, together with necessary controls and procedures to effectuate the plan. • Coordinates the long-range plans of the company, assesses the financial requirements implicit in these plans and develops alternative ways in which financial requirements can be satisfied. • Indirectly responsible for customer and product profitability by working with commercial team to ensure the selling price for each customer and product achieve positive contribution margin (margin after COGS, indirect and direct selling expense).
FP&A and Budgeting ▪ Support the Managing Director in KPI dashboard development and secure successful execution and track deliverance of agreed plans. Monitor and drive financial performance vs. last year, budget, trends and forecast. Identify and manage business risks. Escalation of issues and action plans to the appropriate business leaders as required. Analyse the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions. ▪ Develop and lead Annual Plan and Quarterly Budget process including budgets, forecast and variance analysis working with budget owners. Develop and present financial plans and projections to senior management ▪ Develop trend analysis P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. Conduct monthly variance analyses through result evaluation to recommend business process improvements. Develop root cause analysis and gap closure plans when results are not as per financial plan expectations. ▪ Operation process efficiency: Collaborate with other departments to analyse different projects to develop goals, measure performance and make recommendations. Search financial opportunities to improve business and budgeting processes. ▪ As part of the finance transformation, support the integration of the finance team into a more commercial orientated role. ▪ Manage the production of reporting tools (bridges, scorecards, etc.) and key performance metrics to provide management insight into revenue and operating expense trends, track project spending, headcount and potential risks/opportunities to forecast or plan. ▪ Ensure that corporate initiatives and requirements are communicated to the Business and provide appropriate support in complying with these. Lead Country launch of Corporate initiatives or projects from time to time. ▪ Manage or oversee the relationship with external stakeholders such as independent auditors, tax officers, bankers and etc. ▪ Review of monthly financial statements and provide feedback on all relevant issues.
Competencies Needed (Education/ Experience/Skills/ Competencies/ Language) • Chartered Accountant designation or equivalent. • Minimum 5 years of relevant FP&A experience from manufacturing industry
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager Financial Planning Analysis position is now open for candidates interested in the MIS Executive sector. This role in Pune offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in MIS Executive is a plus.