Position Title: Financial Planning & Reporting Manager
Experience: 5 years in FP&A
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Location:Bangalore
Reports To: CFO
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Planning & Reporting Manager with a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and over 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial reporting budgeting forecasting and performance analysis. The role will primarily focus on closing processes reporting financial planning and providing strategic insights to senior management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting and Closing:
- Oversee the monthly quarterly and annual closing processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and review financial statements including P&L balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal financial controls during the closing process.
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Lead the budgeting forecasting and longterm financial planning processes.
- Provide variance analysis and commentary on financial performance versus budget prior periods and forecasts.
- Support the CFO in financial decisionmaking by providing insights into business performance trends and projections.
- Management Reporting:
- Prepare and present regular management reports highlighting financial performance key business metrics and forecasts.
- Develop customized financial reports for senior management to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
- Drive performance analysis and suggest actions to improve financial outcomes based on datadriven insights.
- Business Partnering:
- Work closely with crossfunctional teams (operations sales marketing etc.) to provide financial insights and support decisionmaking.
- Assist in financial modeling for new business initiatives investments or capital projects.
- Collaborate with business leaders to refine financial strategies and operational plans.
- Continuous Improvement and Automation:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in the FP&A function.
- Work on automating routine financial reporting tasks using Excel ERP systems and financial modeling tools.
- Compliance and Internal Controls:
- Ensure all financial planning and reporting processes comply with corporate policies and local regulations.
- Support audits and ensure accurate documentation and support for financial statements.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in FP&A financial reporting budgeting forecasting and performance analysis.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel financial modeling and familiarity with ERP systems.
- Financial Reporting Expertise: Strong understanding of financial closing processes P&L statements and management reporting.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a focus on providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders.
- ProblemSolving: Ability to identify financial risks and opportunities and provide solutions.
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail ensuring accuracy and integrity in all financial data.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and the ability to manage crossfunctional teams.
- Proactive and resultsdriven with a keen ability to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Selfmotivated and able to work independently managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- High ethical standards and integrity in managing financial data and reporting.