Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Senior Manager

Location: Gurgaon
Career Level: CL-8
Experience: 10–15 Years
CTC: ₹31.11 LPA
Designation: FP&A Senior Manager / Delivery Operations Associate Manager
Education: CA / CMA / CFA / CPA / MBA (Finance) from a premier institute
Work Mode: Work From Office (WFO)
Shift: US Shifts
Notice Period: 30–45 Days
Relocation: Open to relocation

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and business performance management.

The role will focus on P&L ownership, financial modelling, working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and zero-based budgeting. The successful candidate will partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, support strategic decisions, improve cost efficiency, and strengthen financial controls.

The ideal candidate will combine strong financial expertise with analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.

• Develop financial models and planning assumptions aligned with business objectives.

• Drive zero-based budgeting (ZBB) initiatives to improve resource allocation and cost efficiency.

• Consolidate financial plans and evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and business scenarios.

• Partner with business teams to establish financial targets and monitor performance.

2. P&L Ownership and Performance Management

• Monitor P&L performance, including revenue, operating expenses, margins, and profitability.

• Analyze actual financial results against budgets, forecasts, and previous periods.

• Identify key drivers of financial performance and recommend corrective actions.

• Support business leaders in achieving profitability and financial performance targets.

• Prepare financial performance reviews and management presentations.

3. Forecasting and Variance Analysis

• Manage periodic forecasting processes using historical performance and business inputs.

• Perform detailed variance analysis to identify deviations from budgets and forecasts.

• Investigate root causes of financial variances and recommend mitigation plans.

• Improve forecasting accuracy through data analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

• Track key financial indicators and communicate performance trends to leadership.

4. Working Capital and Cash Flow Management

• Monitor working capital performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and liquidity management.

• Analyze cash flow trends, operational drivers, and financial risks.

• Recommend strategies to improve cash conversion and optimize working capital.

• Collaborate with relevant teams to support financial discipline and efficient use of resources.

5. Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management

• Act as a strategic finance partner to business leaders and functional stakeholders.

• Translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.

• Support business decisions through scenario analysis, financial modelling, and profitability assessments.

• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.

• Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.

6. Financial Reporting and Governance

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and management summaries.

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reviews.

• Maintain consistency and accuracy across financial reporting and planning processes.

• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting standards.

• Ensure adherence to established financial policies and procedures.

7. Cost Optimization and Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiency, and improved financial performance.

• Support cost optimization and zero-based budgeting initiatives.

• Standardize financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes.

• Drive continuous improvement and automation across FP&A activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial transparency and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• CA / CMA / CFA / CPA / MBA in Finance from a premier institute.

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, business finance, financial planning, or financial controlling.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Experience in P&L management and financial performance analysis.

• Expertise in working capital management and cash flow forecasting.

• Exposure to zero-based budgeting and cost optimization.

• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven business partnering and stakeholder-management capabilities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Core Skills and Keywords

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• P&L Ownership

• Budgeting and Forecasting

• Variance Analysis

• Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)

• Working Capital Management

• Cash Flow Forecasting

• Financial Modelling

• Business Partnering

• Financial Controlling

• Cost Optimization

• Financial Reporting and Performance Analysis

• Strategic Decision Support

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Requirements

• Work from the office in Gurgaon.

• Willingness to work US shifts.

• Open to relocation as required.

• Preferred notice period of 30–45 days.

• Cab facility available on both sides within the designated hiring zone, subject to company policy.

Important Hiring Information

• Career Level: CL-8

• Experience: 10–15 years

• CTC: ₹31.11 LPA

• Education: CA / CMA / CFA / CPA / MBA (Finance) from a premier institute

• Interview process: As per standard hiring policy

• Documentation: As per company policy

Target profile: Experienced FP&A and corporate finance professionals with strong budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, working capital, cash flow, and business partnering experience.

Exclusion: Sales and Marketing profiles are not in scope.