AddressAnalyst/Controller - Financial Planning & Analysis
Job purpose: As the Head of FP&A, she will be responsible for leading the Financial Planning and analysis function of the company. This role will involve working closely with senior management to developfinancial strategies, providing insights into financial performance, and driving budgeting and forecasting processes.
Responsibilities:
Key Areas:
- Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets.
- Develop long-range financial plans and forecasts based on business trends and operationalgoals.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information and assumptions for Financial Planning.
Financial Analysis:
- Analyze financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to senior management.
- Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
Budgeting:
- Prepare, monitor, and manage the company's budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and providing variance analysis.
Forecasting:
- Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting activities.
- Monitor and update forecasts based on actual performance and changes in the business environment.
- Identify risks and opportunities in the forecasts and work with stakeholders to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Conduct detailed analysis of product costs, pricing, and profitability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather cost and revenue data.
- Analyze pricing strategies and recommend adjustments to improve profitability.
Management Reporting:
- Prepare regular management reports on financial performance, budget vs. actuals, and key financial metrics.
- Present financial information to senior leadership, providing meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports.
- Lead OPEX initiatives to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key performance metrics and develop dashboards for monitoring.
- Board meeting preparation.
- RBR - Regional Business review reports preparation
- Power BI report building
- Financials analysis for Budgets, forecasts
- Following FR calendar
Finance Business Partnership:
- Partner with various departments (e.g., sales, marketing, operations) to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and drive financial discipline.
Risk Management:
- Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, making recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Finance Business Partnering:
- Partner with OTR & Functions teams to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
- Analyze financial performance, variances, and trends to identify risks and opportunities.
- Prepare and present financial reports, including KPIs and dashboards, to senior management.
- Partnering in Finance Automation & SAP4 HANA
Global/ Region/ Local Initiatives:
- Participate in Region conferences, and special projects, where required
- Prepare and submit reporting requirements and needs when required
Education: CA passout
Experience: 15+ years
Industry: Manufacturing, Big4
Reproting to: CFO
