Assistant Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis – Manufacturing Industry United HR Solutions

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance with 3–6 years of dedicated experience in Corporate FP&A, MIS, and budgeting in manufacturing sectors. This role focuses on building robust financial insight for decision makers.

You will collate MIS from seven units, design Power BI dashboards, prepare Board presentations, drive ABP and rolling forecasts, and perform variance analyses and cash flow management while coordinating with plant finance teams.

Qualifications

• CA or MBA in Finance with 3–6 years in Corporate FP&A, MIS and budgeting.
• Experience in manufacturing sector and strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in dashboarding and financial reporting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Collate, validate, and consolidate daily MIS reports from seven units.
• Design and automate dashboards using Power BI for senior management.
• Prepare Board/ExCo presentations and monthly/quarterly performance summaries.
• Drive ABP, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial models.
• Perform variance analysis and monitor cash flow across the organization.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA in Finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Chartered Accountant (CA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance with 3-6 years of dedicated experience in Corporate FP&A, MIS, and Budgeting in manufacturing industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Information Systems (MIS) & Reporting:

• Collate, validate, and consolidate daily MIS reports from seven manufacturing units to track production, sales, and operational metrics.
• Design and automate financial dashboards and performance reports using Power BI for senior management review.
• Prepare high-quality presentations (PPT) summarizing monthly and quarterly financial performance for the Board and Executive Committee.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Annual Business Plan (ABP):

• Drive the preparation of the Annual Business Plan (ABP) by coordinating with plant heads and corporate function leaders.
• Support the development of rolling financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with changing market dynamics and operational realities.
• Assist in building long-term financial models to support strategic business initiatives and capacity planning.

Variance Analysis & Cash Flow Management:

• Conduct rigorous monthly actuals vs. budget (and actuals vs. forecast) variance analysis at both the plant and consolidated corporate levels.
• Identify key drivers of cost overruns or revenue shortfalls and highlight actionable areas for margin improvement.
• Prepare and track management cash flow statements, analyzing working capital trends and fund utilization across the organization.

Stakeholder Coordination & Business Partnering:

• Act as the central corporate coordinator for the Plant Finance Controllers regarding all FP&A, budgeting, and performance tracking requirements.
• Ensure uniform data reporting standards are maintained across all units to facilitate accurate and seamless corporate consolidation.