Sr. Executive / Deputy Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FPNA)

Senior Executive / Deputy Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute / CA / CMA /
• 5-12 years of relevant experience in FP&A / Costing / Business Finance roles in FMCG or manufacturing industry.

Department

Working Location

Job Purpose

To support strategic financial planning, product costing, pricing decisions, financial evaluation and control of trade and consumer promotion schemes and performance analysis. The role will involve delivering insightful reports and analytics to facilitate informed decision-making across business functions, with a strong focus on data management and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Monitor performance against budget and highlight variances with actionable insights.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather financial and non-financial data inputs.
• Assist in FNPA-related forecasting and provisioning during annual budgeting and monthly outlooks.
• Highlight risks and variances to relevant stakeholders with recommendations for resolution.

2. Product Costing & Pricing

• Drive product costing analysis including BOM, packaging, freight, and overheads.
• Support pricing strategy across all channels (GT, MT & E-Com) through margin analysis.
• Conduct impact analysis of RM/PM price movements on product costing and profitability.
• Partner with supply chain and manufacturing to validate standard costing and variances.

3. Scheme Analysis & ROI Evaluation

• Analyse scheme performance across SKUs, channels, and geographies.
• Assess ROI of trade schemes, discounts, consumer offers, and BTL activities.
• Provide actionable insights to optimize promotion efficiency and profitability.
• Validate trade and consumer claims against approved schemes.

4. Trend & Variance Analysis

• Analyze monthly financial performance, including sales trends, gross margins, and key cost drivers.
• Support preparation of management dashboards and presentations with meaningful KPIs and commentary.
• Track historical data to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities.

4. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial databases and models.
• Automate and streamline reporting processes using tools like Excel, Power BI, or SAP.
• Ensure timely availability of data for decision-making and reporting.

5. Strategic Business Support

• Provide financial insights for new product launches, promotional planning, and business cases.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Work with commercial teams to analyze channel and customer profitability.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of FMCG cost structures, pricing models, and financial metrics.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience in Power BI/Tableau is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across functions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Additional Attributes

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-driven, proactive, and result-oriented.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Good communication and presentation skills.