Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

We are currently hiring for one of our client based in Bangalore.

Senior FP&A- 6 Plus

Lead FP&A-8 Plus

Manager FP&A- 15 Plus

Goal of function :

The FP&A Expert Manufacturing is responsible for performing the day-to-day transactional activities within Financial Planning & Analysis, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, business-oriented services. The role focuses on financial planning and analysis activities to support effective decision-making and drive business performance. This position supports the FP&A function for the manufacturing operations business entity, with a primary focus on the manufacturing P&L — including production value, standard cost, overhead cost, inventories, operation KPIs. This role will work closely with the local Manufacturing Finance Business Partners.

1) Required training and education :

Vocational training, university degree, PhD, MBA, specialized further education etc.

Academic degree or equivalent diploma in relevant subject matter (Economics or Finance)

CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus

2) Required professional experience (in years) :

6- 20 years of experience working on similar position in FP&A or any other relevant field

3) Required personal competencies :

Excellent communication skills with strong intercultural skills and understanding

Excellent social competence paired with persuasiveness and self-confidence, high level of energy and positivity based on a sincere personality

Team player with a strong drive to create positive work environment

Passion for continuous learning, ability to solid comprehension and fast familiarization with new and complex tasks

Excellent skills to set priorities and self-manage high volume workload

Very structured way of working with strong focus on efficient and effective processes even under pressure

Highly professional attitude characterized by a result, quality and customer oriented working style

4) Other specialized knowledge, expertise and skills :

a) Functional knowledge

Solid experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including cost centre controlling and profitability analysis within the manufacturing environment

Strong manufacturing finance skills, including preparation of business cases for investments, manufacturing cost calculations, as well as performance analysis using business KPIs

Proficient in preparing management reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, and familiar with group reporting standards (IFRS) and compliance requirements

Ability to collaborate effectively across departments (e.g. Accounting, Manufacturing Operations) and contribute to cross-functional and international projects

b) IT skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for data analysis and presentation

Familiar with ERP systems, ideally within an SAP environment; experience with SAP BI tools is considered an asset

Experience with planning and forecasting tools such as Anaplan is a plus

Solid understanding of modern communication tools, digitalization trends, and basic principles of e-health and data security

c) Languages

High fluency in English and XYZ language in the business environment

5 ) Special personal requirements :

Working for an international company with international standards