FP&A / Budgeting / Forecasting / Variance Analysis

Job Description – Senior FP&A / Finance Business Partner
Senior FP&A / Finance Business Partner
Experience: 10–15 Years
Career Level: 8–9
CTC: ₹31.11 LPA
Education: CA / CMA / CFA / CPA / MBA (Finance) – preferably from a premier institute
Function: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Industry Preference: FMCG / Tobacco / Consumer Products / Big 4
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior FP&A professional / Finance Business Partner with 10–15 years of experience in financial planning, business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and financial performance analysis.
The ideal candidate will have strong commercial finance expertise, demonstrated ownership of business P&L, and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders across functions. Experience in FMCG, Tobacco, Consumer Products, or Big 4 firms such as KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, or EY will be highly preferred.
Key Responsibilitie
Own and manage the P&L for the assigned business/function, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability.
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process and provide accurate financial projections
Drive zero-based budgeting (ZBB) initiatives to improve cost efficiency and resource allocation.
Conduct detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance and provide actionable insights.
Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts and identify opportunities to improve liquidity and cash conversion.
Drive working capital management, including receivables, inventory, payables, and cash conversion cycle improvement.
Act as a strategic finance business partner to business and functional leaders.
Provide financial insights to support business decisions, investment planning, cost optimization, and profitability improvement.
Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, risks, opportunities, and financial implications.
Prepare and present monthly management reporting, financial dashboards, and performance reviews for senior leadership.
Collaborate with the Financial Controller and other finance stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy, controls, and reporting discipline.
Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions
Support long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and strategic business planning.
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting, forecasting accuracy, and financial analytics.
Key Skills
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
P&L Ownership
Business Partnering
Budgeting & Forecasting
Variance Analysis
Zero-Based Budgeting
Working Capital Management
Cash Flow Forecasting
Financial Performance Management
Management Reporting
Financial Modelling
Scenario Planning
Cost Optimization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Strategic Finance
Financial Controlling / Financial Controller
Stakeholder Management
Candidate Profile
10–15 years of relevant finance experience with significant exposure to FP&A, commercial finance, controllership, or business finance.
Qualified CA / CMA / CFA / CPA / MBA (Finance) from a premier institute.
Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
Proven experience partnering with senior business stakeholders and influencing business decisions through financial insights.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Experience with large-scale, complex, or multinational organizations is preferred.
Preferred Background
Candidates from the following organizations/industries will be particularly relevant:
KPMG
PwC
Deloitte
EY
FMCG / Consumer Products
Tobacco industry
Search Keywords
FP&A | Financial Planning & Analysis | P&L Ownership | Business Partnering | Budgeting | Forecasting | Variance Analysis | Zero-Based Budgeting | Working Capital | Cash Flow Forecasting | Financial Controller | Management Reporting | Financial Modelling | Strategic Finance | Cost Optimization | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Commercial Finance | Business Finance
Compensation
CTC: ₹31.11 LPA
Location: To be specified
Employment Type: Full-time
Career Level: 8–9