FP&A

Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Function: Finance

Location: Pune

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience: 5-10 Years

Role Summary

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business performance analysis, treasury management, statutory compliance coordination, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Review accounting records and financial transactions on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Review monthly account reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and accounting policies.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports and analyze business performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting financial performance.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.
• Develop dashboards and management reports to monitor key business metrics.

Budgeting & Business Partnering

• Assist the CFO in budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation activities.
• Partner with business functions to evaluate operational performance and financial impact.
• Support business case preparation, investment analysis, and profitability assessments.
• Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.

Statutory Compliance & Audit

• Coordinate and manage statutory audits, tax audits, transfer pricing audits, and internal audits.
• Ensure timely GST filings and compliance with applicable tax regulations.
• Manage FEMA-related submissions and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Support audit processes by providing financial data, schedules, and explanations.

Treasury & Banking Management

• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners and financial institutions.
• Oversee treasury operations including working capital management and fund utilization.
• Prepare and monitor monthly cash flow statements and liquidity forecasts.
• Support financing arrangements, banking facilities, and investment decisions.

Subsidiary & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with finance teams across domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Ensure consistency in financial reporting and compliance processes across entities.
• Support consolidation, inter-company reconciliations, and performance reviews.
• Work closely with senior leadership to deliver accurate and timely financial insights.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified CA (Mandatory)
• 5-10 years of experience in FP&A, Financial Reporting, Controllership, or Corporate Finance roles.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS, treasury, and business finance.
• Good understanding of accounting standards, taxation, FEMA, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience interacting with auditors, banks, and senior management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Pharma, Manufacturing, Healthcare, or FMCG industry preferred.