Assistant Manager - FP&A

Job Description

Role overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Manager - FP&A to join our Business Finance team . Reporting to the Manager - FP&A, the candidate will play a critical role in budgeting, financial modelling, and performance analysis. This role requires a strong financial acumen, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally with different teams. The ideal candidate should have up to 3 years of relevant experience in financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis , preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth industry. How you will create impact: Responsibilities: 1. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and rolling forecasts by collaborating with business stakeholders. Ensure budgets align with strategic objectives and financial constraints. 2. Financial Modelling & Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models to support revenue projections, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making . Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing for business cases. 3. FP&A Tool Management: Develop and maintain the FP&A tools . 4. Variance & Performance Analysis: Perform budget vs actual analysis by scrutinizing the general ledger . Identify key variances, cost drivers, and revenue trends , providing actionable insights. 5. Management Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with key business metrics. Assist in board presentations, investor decks, and leadership updates . 6. Process & Efficiency Improvement: Identify gaps in financial processes and drive automation or efficiency improvements in reporting. Support in implementing new FP&A tools and dashboards for real-time analytics. 7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Business Heads to drive data-driven decisions. Support ad-hoc analysis for pricing strategies, partner negotiations, and new business initiatives. Essential qualifications: Education: CA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or master s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics. Experience: Up to 3 years in financial planning, FP&A, business finance, or accounting . Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities. Advanced Excel skills: proficiency in Power BI, SQL, or automation tools is a plus. Experience with ERP/financial software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar). Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. Ability to communicate financial insights effectively to non-finance stakeholders. Work Ethic & Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. A team player with a proactive and ownership-driven approach .