This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 25-40 LPA)
Min Experience: 5 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented FP&A Manager to lead and drive our financial planning, budgeting, and analysis efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, a solid understanding of financial modeling, and the ability to work across departments to develop data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making. This role will be a key contributor in aligning financial goals with the company’s long-term vision and operational execution.
Key Responsibilities:
1. 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.
2. Financial Analysis & Insights:
- 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.
3. Budgeting & Expense Management:
- 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.
4. Strategic Support:
- 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.