Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

The role is with a strategic business unit of a premier Indian multinational.

Level : AGM/GM

Qualification : CA

Experience : 7 plus years

Work Place : Worli - Mumbai

Job Purpose:

The role will be responsible for leading and overseeing the detailed analysis of plant financial and technical performance. This includes preparing and reviewing monthly and quarterly reports and analyses, as well as managing the global consolidations of actual results. The FP&A Manager will also drive the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals. Additionally, the role involves supporting the FP&A Head in strategic decision-making and process improvements.

Job Responsibilities:

Monthly & Quarterly Business Review Presentation

Lead the review of performance (Operating KPIs, Fixed spending, Net Utility Income, Yields, Productivity, Contribution Per Day) for all the plants. Directly access relevant information in SAP and other reporting tools like FCCS, SAC, SAP, BW etc. Prepare and oversee the analysis/explanations on deviations from Budget/prior periods/forecasts. Supervise and review Monthly Review and SMT Presentations. Assist in preparation of BRC presentations.

Periodic Forecasting and Updates

Lead and oversee the monthly and quarterly forecasting process. Ensure that forecasts are accurate and timely by coordinating with plant controllers and other relevant stakeholders. Drive improvements in the forecasting process by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices. Standardize forecasting files by developing and enforcing Standard Operating

Procedures (SoP) at each plant to ensure consistency and reliability in forecasting data.

Annual Planning and Budgeting Activity

Lead the P&B process each year for the financial part. Support in preparation of P&B presentation. Analysis of Operational KPIs and Fixed Cost forecasted by plants by conducting comparative analysis with historical and recent trends for all factors and other relevant information. Support the Consolidations team with any consolidation issues. Supervise the preparation of KVD.

SAP/SAC Activities

Lead the SAP Standardization efforts to improve processes across the organization. Drive the implementation of standardized procedures and best practices in SAP to ensure consistency and

efficiency in operations.

Ad hoc projects and analysis