Financial Planning and Analysis

About the company:

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. Its a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.

BDO India Services Private Limited (or BDO India) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.

About the role:

The FP&A Assistant Manager will play a key role in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and performance reporting. The role will partner closely with business and cross-functional stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights, strengthen financial discipline, and support informed decision-making. The position will also contribute to identifying cost optimization opportunities, improving reporting and forecasting processes, and driving continuous improvements across FP&A activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Monitor budget utilization and analyse variances against plans.
• Track and control operational, project, and departmental costs.
• Conduct profitability, cost, and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare MIS reports, business dashboards, and management presentations.
• Support monthly closing, financial reviews, and performance reporting.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, procurement, and business teams.
• Drive process improvements and reporting automation initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Business Controlling, Cost Control, Management Reporting, or a related finance function.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Proven expertise in variance analysis, financial reporting, and business partnering.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver accurate, high-quality outputs.
• Demonstrated focus on budget and forecast accuracy, financial control compliance, and timely management reporting.
• Experience driving cost savings, operational efficiencies, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.