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Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis

Nashik
Full-Time
Senior: 8 to 10 years
15L - 25L (Per Year)
Posted on Aug 07 2024

About the Job

Skills

Financial Planning
Financial Analysis
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Strategic Financial Management
Chartered Financial Analyst
Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Statutory Audits
Pricing audit

The Senior FP&A Manager plays a critical role in driving financial strategy, forecasting, and planning activities for the organization. This role involves leading the FP&A team, providing strategic insights, and ensuring financial goals are achieved. The Senior FP&A Manager is responsible for developing financial models, analyzing key business drivers, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior management. This role requires a deep understanding of financial & accounting principles, Indian GAAP & INDAS deep knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively


What the Role needs to be Achieve:


  • Develop and implement robust financial planning and analysis processes.
  • Provide accurate and timely financial forecasts and reports to support strategic decision-making.
  • Identify and analyze key business drivers and their impact on financial performance.
  • Lead and mentor the FP&A team to achieve high performance and professional growth.
  • Ensure Books are closed on time ( ie., Monthly, Quarterly and Annually) and are being supported by proper Analytical Report.
  • Ensuing that the Internal Audit, Interim Audits, Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing Audit and Special Audits ( if any) are done on time.
  • Ensure financial goals and objectives are met in alignment with the organization's strategic plan.
  • Ensuring that Tax Consultants are taking care of Tax Assessments and other notices on time and meticulously.

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  1. Financial Planning & Analysis:
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and other reated reports.
  • Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual results against budgets and forecasts.
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management on time.

Strategic Financial Leadership:


  • Partner with senior leadership to develop financial strategies, short-term, medium-term and long-term business plans.
  • Provide insights and recommendations on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support M&A activities, including financial & legal due diligence and integrated planning.


Team Leadership & Development:


  • Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A & Accounts  team, fostering a culture of excellence, self motivation and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the team's workflow, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to best practices.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members to support their professional growth.


Business Performance Management:


  • Identify key business drivers and develop KPIs to measure and track performance.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals and business objectives.


Process Improvement & Automation:


  • Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A & accounting processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Implement financial systems and tools to automate reporting and analysis.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in financial planning and analysis.


Closing of Books accurately and on time:


  • Ensuring that books are closed accurately and in the given timeframe by following IndAS.
  • Make sure that team members understand the importance of closing the books accurately on time and continuously guide and motivate them.
  • Ensure that data requested by Management team, Investors and Stake holders are provided meticulously and on time.


Getting the Audits done on Time:


  • Interacting with Tax Consultatns to ensure that Returns are filed on time, Assessment are done as well responding to the notices with accurate data and on time.


ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:


Technical Skills: 


  • Financial Modeling: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
  • Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
  • Financial Systems: Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan) and ERP systems.
  • Excel Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills, including the use of macros, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
  • Presentation Skills: Ability to create compelling presentations and visualizations (e.g., PowerPoint, Tableau).
  • Deep Knowledge of Ind AS and Indian GAAP

 

 

Behavioral Skills 


  • Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, inspires and motivates the team.
  • Strategic Thinking: Able to think strategically and provide long-term vision and insights.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex financial information clearly.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing complex financial challenges.
  • Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and environments.

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Degree: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field is required.
  • Advanced Degree/Certifications: MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CA, CFA, CMA) is preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

  • Work Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting with at least 3-5 years in a Managerial role.
  • Industry Experience: Experience in the Cloud & Data Center Management industry or a related field is highly desirable.
  • Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

 

About the company

Born with a global mindset, ESDS began its operations from the Tier2 city of Nashik (India) in 2005 and presently has its footprint in 19 nations across APAC, Europe, Middle East, Americas and Africa. ESDS acts as a catalyst of digital transformation in the modern outcome-based economy by enabling organizations to embrace advanced technologies. At ESDS, we believe in creating lifetime relations ...Show More

Company Size

501-1000 Employees

Headquarter

Navi Mumbai

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