Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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Manager- Financial Planning & Analysis

Exp : 5-7 years

Annual Operating Plan & 5-Year Strategic Plan

Lead the zero-based budget process;

Model long-range scenarios (base / upside / downside) and cap-ex funding needs.

Monthly Performance Management Publish consolidated MIS deck (P&L, BS, CF, KPIs) by Day 8 of each month.

Drive vertical review meetings; highlight variances >

3 %.

Rolling Forecast & Outlook

Maintain 12-month rolling outlook, refreshed each month.

Key Responsibilities Provide early-warning signals on liquidity and covenant tests. Business Partnering & Decision Support Work with CEO Office on new site feasibility, tuition-fee strategy, lease-vs-buy, etc.

Support Head-Finance on fund-raise models, investor presentations, debt re-financing.

Data Infrastructure & Process Improvement

Streamline data flow from ERP to BI layer; automate KPI dashboards. Champion best-practice modelling standards (auditable, version-controlled). Governance Ensure compliance with IFRS / Ind AS and internal controls.

Advanced Financial Modelling & Forecasting : Design integrated 3-statement and valuation models, run scenario / sensitivity analyses, and translate assumptions into long-range outlooks that withstand audit and investor scrutiny.

Analytical Rigor & Critical Thinking : Slice large data sets, pinpoint root-cause variances, connect operational drivers to financial outcomes, and convert findings into clear, actionable insights.

Business Acumen & KPI Orientation : Required Skills Data Visualization & Storytelling : Grasp industry economics (education, real-estate, cap-ex-heavy projects), define the right performance metrics, and judge trade-offs between growth, margin, and cash flow.

Skills :

Power BI / Tableau, advanced Excel, and crisp slide craft to distill complex numbers into compelling visuals and executive-level narratives.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence : Engage confidently with CEO office, vertical heads, auditors, and lenders; balance multiple priorities, negotiate deliverables, and drive alignment on financial targets.

Systems & Tech Proficiency : Expert in ERP platforms, SQL-enabled data pulls, and automation tools (macros, Power Query) to streamline reporting and reduce cycle times