Senior Financial Planning Analyst

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical FP&A Analyst to join our finance team in Hyderabad. In this role, youll play a key part in driving business performance by delivering actionable financial insights, supporting strategic decisions, and partnering with business leaders to optimize profitability and efficiency.

Youll work closely with cross-functional teams to prepare forecasts, budgets, and performance analyses, while contributing to strategic initiatives that shape the organizations financial direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast financial and economic data to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with the FP&A and business teams to analyze P&L variances, identify trends, and provide insights to improve profitability.
• Act as the single point of contact for P&L management, driving performance reviews and margin analysis.
• Support pricing decisions and customer contract negotiations in collaboration with Sales and Operations teams.
• Manage billing, receivables, and WIP controls, ensuring timely and accurate financial tracking.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of MIS, financial metrics, and operational KPIs to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with Corporate Finance for consolidations and reporting requirements.
• Present financial insights and performance dashboards to senior management.
• Stay aligned with market trends, business drivers, and cost structures to forecast short- and long-term financial performance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Qualified CA or MBA in Finance.
• Experience: 4+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), preferably in a corporate or services environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SAP and BPC environments is highly preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven and detail-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement.