FP&A Manager

Requirements

FP&A Manager

financial planning, budgeting, and analysis

Key Responsibilities:

2. Financial Analysis & Insights:

3. Budgeting & Expense Management:

4. Strategic Support:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting:
• Lead the development of the annual operating plan (AOP) and long-term financial forecasts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manage periodic forecasting processes (monthly, quarterly) to update revenue, expenses, and profitability projections based on current performance and market dynamics.
• Evaluate business scenarios and sensitivities to guide strategic planning and risk management.
• Deliver in-depth variance analyses, uncovering insights into actual vs. budget performance.
• Monitor KPIs and business drivers, highlighting trends and risks, and recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and build robust financial models to support investment decisions, pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Drive the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to align on resource allocation.
• Track and manage departmental budgets, ensuring financial discipline and compliance with internal controls.
• Provide financial oversight on spend management and recommend process improvements for better cost efficiency.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights that shape corporate strategy, product investments, and market expansion decisions.
• Support board presentations, investor decks, and internal reporting by preparing clear and concise financial summaries.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate month-end and quarter-end close and reporting.
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling tools. Ability to build comprehensive models for scenario planning, valuation, and ROI assessment.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Proven experience in leading budgeting cycles, building rolling forecasts, and aligning financial plans with business objectives.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively partner with cross-functional leaders and present complex financial data in a clear, actionable manner.
• Problem Solving & Business Acumen: Ability to connect financial outcomes to business activities, identify root causes, and recommend data-driven strategies.
• Tools Proficiency: Proficiency in financial software and BI tools such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles in a fast-paced business environment.
• Experience working in sectors such as tech, manufacturing, e-commerce, or consumer goods is advantageous.