Area Manager-Financial Planning & Analysis-Budgeting and Forecasting

To enable senior management take correct / informed decisions on Company's short term / long term strategy by providing timely and accurate analysis on key financial metrics, scenario building and through Cost benefit analysis of the proposed investments. In addition, work involves preparing monthly forecast and annual budgets for the organization and tracking actual spend viz-a-viz the budgeted amounts

Accountabilities Major Activities Key Performance Indicators Providing financial support / analysis to drive efficient spending & long term growth

• Carrying Cost Benefit Analysis of key initiatives
• Planning, forecasting, monitoring and tracking long and short range plans
• Preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, operating plans and modeling tools
• Tracking performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Ensuring a due diligence/ control over Organizational spend (CAPEX and OPEX)
• Accuracy and timeliness
• Organizational preparedness for future risks and opportunities Business partnering, financial analysis and tracking
• Acts as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support for 'optimal' business decision making
• Financial information dissemination & analysis thereof for decision making and control
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, Capex, Opex, etc.
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
• Supporting Senior Management and Departments Heads with in-depth analysis of financials and tracking the same against the Budget
• Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives
• Find ways and means to control costs while maintaining long term growth objectives
• Accuracy and timeliness of management report MIS reporting to Management
• Preparation of Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports, Capital Expenditure analysis, Industry/Peer group comparisons and other project reports as requested by senior management
• Present reports on Variance analysis and impact of foreign exchange on business Accurate reporting with zero error 2
• Financial diligence and integrated reporting of new / acquired entities 3.

Skills Required
cost benefit analysis , Variance Analysis, Mis Reporting