Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

ABOUT XAPADS MEDIA:

Born in India, built for the world. Xapads is a 20-year-strong programmatic force with offices in India, New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, and more. We are not just present in global markets - we are making waves. With our in-house platforms/products like Xerxes (Mobile-First Performance DSP), Xaprio (Mobile & Web DSP), and Unwire (CTV DSP), we empower 200+ leading brands and agency partners, including GroupM, Publicis, OMD, and Dentsu.

Powered by 200+ employees across global locations, we continue to expand our footprint while delivering performance at scale. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and ranked among the Top 100 Companies for Women, we believe in building not just careers, but legacies.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional to support the companys financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis processes. The role will focus on analyzing financial performance, preparing forecasts and financial models, and providing insights that support business decision-making.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and business performance analysis, along with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to translate financial data into clear and actionable business insights for leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and manage the annual operating plan (AOP), financial planning, and forecasting processes across business units and countries in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Preparation of monthly standalone and consolidated MIS, including unit P & L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow position with key business insights.
• Preparation of key metrics and business analysis for management decision-making.
• Support management in the preparation of financial projections and the position of funds flow in the system.
• Assess financial performance by comparing actual results with budgets and performing ANOVA, highlighting key variances and business drivers.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and performance reports.
• Partner with business teams to evaluate financial performance, profitability, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Track and report key financial and operational KPIs to management.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams during monthly and quarterly close cycles.

Key Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in FPNA with business insights.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and business performance metrics.
• Hands-on experience of IGAAP and Ind AS. Knowledge of USGAAP / IFRS shall be an added advantage.
• Experience of budgets management in SAP B1 / HANA or in other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly to the board/management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CA / MBA Finance / Equivalent qualification.
• Experience in dynamic, high-growth, or technology-driven organizations will be an advantage.
• Exposure to BI tools or financial planning systems is a plus.