Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst

Overview

The FP&A Specialist bridges strategic financial planning and operational execution within the business unit, supporting the Finance Business Partner with complex planning, forecasting and performance management, and providing guidance and oversight to Senior and Junior Analysts.

What you'll do

• Support medium-to-long-term financial planning aligned with Group FP&A direction and governance.
• Provide scenario analysis and risk assessment to inform strategic initiatives.
• Support the Finance Business Partner in embedding strategic planning processes and frameworks into the business unit.
• Support the coordination of budget preparation and forecasting cycles, consolidating business inputs and reviewing outputs from The Hub.
• Deliver variance analysis and provide commentary with actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with The Hub to ensure financial projections are robust and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Conduct and review complex financial analysis, modelling and investment appraisals.
• Deliver insights that support business cases, pricing decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure quality of reporting and commentary, adhering to Group FP&A standards.
• Provide clear financial narratives to support decision-making at leadership levels.
• Support target setting and KPI tracking for the business unit.
• Drive continuous performance monitoring, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide analytical support on revenue, cost, margin and working capital drivers.
• Support IBP processes, ensuring financial alignment and integration with operational plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed financial perspectives in planning cycles.
• Mentor and guide Senior Finance Analysts and Analysts, building capability within the FP&A team.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Support the Finance Business Partner, FP&A Manager and Divisional General Manager in team leadership, planning and execution of key initiatives.
• Drive adoption of FP&A tools and best practices.

What you'll need

• Qualification: BCom.
• 5 to 7 years of experience.
• Experience in finance from the manufacturing sector or a related field, with a cross-functional analytical finance skillset.
• Track record of effective leadership experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, SAC, CFIN and Power BI.
• Commercial and business acumen.
• Knowledge of Consumer-Packaged Goods / Retail / Wholesale industry, Liquor Finance.
• Strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Analytical, collaborative and data-driven problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced financial / scenario modelling and predictive/advanced analytics.
• Communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• People management, applying best practices for stable and uplifting delivery.
• Technology and digital fluency.
• Experience in product costing and pricing is a must.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.

Nice to have

• Graduate or post-graduate degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• CA / ICWA / CPA (preferred, not required).
• Expert knowledge of Power BI.

Details

• Location: Gurugram (AIOC-S01659208).