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Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Shrofilechennai, tamil nadu, in
13 hours ago
Job description

Head – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | Leadership Role

Location : India

Experience : 15+ years | Leadership Level

Our client, a leading player in the infrastructure and energy domain, is seeking a dynamic Head – FP&A to drive enterprise-wide financial planning, business partnering, and performance management initiatives. The role offers a high level of visibility with CXO leadership and strategic influence across multiple business verticals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning

  • Lead the development of annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and rolling forecasts.
  • Ensure financial plans are aligned with organizational strategy and long-term business goals.
  • Support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and financial modeling for strategic decision-making.

Key KPIs : Forecast accuracy, Budget cycle time, Scenario planning effectiveness.

Performance Management & Analysis

  • Consolidate and analyze monthly financial and operational data to generate strategic insights.
  • Monitor plan adherence and forecast accuracy across businesses.
  • Conduct variance and root cause analyses, providing actionable recommendations.
  • Deliver accurate and timely reports to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
  • Key KPIs : Plan adherence %, Variance analysis turnaround time.

    Business Partnering

  • Collaborate closely with Business Heads, Strategy, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on goals and outcomes.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business units, enabling data-driven decisions and strategic initiatives.
  • Key KPIs : Stakeholder satisfaction scores (via internal surveys).

    Technology & Process Excellence

  • Drive adoption of automation tools, data visualization platforms, and digital reporting solutions.
  • Streamline FP&A processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and analytical depth.
  • Champion continuous improvement and data integrity across the organization.
  • Key KPIs : Adoption rate of new tools and processes.

    Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A and strategy team.
  • Promote a culture of analytical rigor, collaboration, and business partnership.
  • Strengthen cross-functional relationships across Finance, IT, Strategy, and Business Operations teams.
  • Key KPIs : Team development and retention metrics, stakeholder feedback.

    Key Interfaces

    Internal : CXOs, Sector Leaders, Business Finance, Strategy & Planning, IT, Shared Services.

    External : Auditors, Consultants, Advisory Firms.

    Role Dimensions

  • Enterprise-wide budget and forecast oversight.
  • Accountability for business reporting quality and accuracy.
  • Direct team size : 4–5 professionals.
  • Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
  • MBA (Finance / Strategy) or Master’s in Finance / Economics preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in finance, consulting, or business planning.
  • 8–10 years in FP&A, financial modeling, budgeting, and performance analysis.
  • 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
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