Head of Financial Planning Analysis

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.