Finance Planning Manager

Key Responsibilities : Manage the FP&A function, ensuring adherence to baseline values for all Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Oversee yearly financial planning, monthly forecasting of revenue, and Expenses lines, including Capex, Opex, labour and non-labour costs, efficiency targets, etc. Ensure method based and structured financial planning and ensure optimization of available funds. Ensure proactive and regular reporting to leadership in case of over and under runs to optimise expenses. Drive performance reviews and dashboards. Streamline and manage Account Receivable and Payable process. Ensure timely reconciliation and payouts to vendors and suppliers. Manage and control all the planned expenses Highlight and build process and controls around the unplanned expenses, contingencies, buffers, and governance. Ensure proper controls and governance is built in and executed in the AR / AP process with clear segregation of responsibilities Managing proper books of accounts, ensure timely reconciliation and reporting of all the books of accounts. Review and provide first level approvals for all payments. Provide clear reporting and handoffs to the banking and remittances team. Understanding of all the company level compliances – GST, ISD, STPI, Transfer Pricing, Foreign currency remittances. Exposure of conducting and managing audits and final accounts review Exposure of Corporate Governance and requirements related to Board Meetings Partner with senior leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and new business opportunities. Provide financial modeling and business case analysis to support major company decisions. Supervise team targets and budgets, ensuring course corrections against plan vs. actual. Prepare and present client-wise monthly financials and key financial levers. Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights that drive business performance, aligning with overall company strategy. Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects.

Qualifications :

Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis or finance leadership roles. Proven ability to lead and develop a team of finance professionals. Strong expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business performance reporting. Extensive experience working with senior leadership and providing strategic financial guidance. Strong understanding of business operations with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Experience in process improvement and driving efficiency within the finance function.