Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - IT/ITeS

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The FP&A Manager / Sr Manager is responsible for providing financial insights and projections to drive business strategy. They analyse financial data, prepare reports, and guide senior management in making informed financial decisions. FP&A Manager / Sr Manager ensures that financial goals are met by managing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes.

Principal Responsibilities:

- Work with the Client Business & Finance head by providing financial support in forecasting by POs, Cost Centers and other slides

- Perform variance analysis to compare actual performance against budget and forecast

- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management and stakeholders

- Developing a clear understanding of key business drivers, analyzing key financial metrics, and supporting business/finance management

- Reviewing financial information proactively, identifying exceptions/inconsistencies, initiating action and follow-up with various stakeholders

- Participating in budget preparation and scenario building/simulation modelling

- Work with Client Heads to forecast and report on sales pipeline

- Project profitability analysis to help business partners for taking measures to improve their performance

- Perform headcount analysis to understand and manage labour costs and workforce planning

- Adhoc analysis & financial modelling as per business requirement

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: MBA/ Master's Degree in Finance

Experience: 10+ years' experience in FP&A role and 12-14 years of overall experience.

Work Skills:

- Detail oriented, well organized, and ability to multi-task in a results-oriented business environment

- Ability to work independently

- Strong analytical, problem-solving & decision-making skills

- Proficiency in FP&A reporting and forecasting tools, and Excel/ PowerPoint

- Strong Communication (Verbal and Written) and interpersonal skills are required

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

- Work across time zone & is flexible Other Duties (as required)