Assistant Manager - Planning & Financial Analyst

Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT); Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee the CapEx portfolio, forecast budgets, track financial performance, and deliver MIS reports for leadership in Chennai. You will help define and evaluate capital requirements and build actionable insights for strategic decisions.

The role requires 2+ years FP&A/CapEx experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate with non-finance stakeholders. SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA in Finance is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or CapEx management experience.
• Experience with SAP is a strong plus; advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Strong analytical ability to synthesize data into executive insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• CapEx budgeting and forecasting, monitor spend vs budgets and analyze variances.
• Lead annual CapEx budgeting and drive monthly/quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and financial models.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver CapEx MIS reports for senior leadership.
• Analyze costs to improve EBITDA and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

FP&A

CapEx management

Financial modeling

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA in Finance

CA Inter equivalent certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Manager to oversee our Capital Expenditure (CapEx) portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end CapEx budget forecasting, tracking financial performance, and assisting business units in defining and evaluating their capital requirements. A core part of your responsibility will be designing and delivering timely Management Information Systems (MIS) reports to provide leadership with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• CapEx Budgeting & Forecasting:


• Monitor actual spending against approved budgets, conduct variance analysis, and identify risks or cost-saving opportunities.


• Lead the annual CapEx budgeting process and drive monthly/quarterly forecasting cycles.


• Assist in preparing robust business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and financial models (including ROCE calculations) for proposed projects.


• Ensure all capital spend requests align with corporate governance policies and delegation of authority (DoA).


• MIS Reporting & Analytics:


• Develop, maintain, and deliver comprehensive, accurate, and timely CapEx MIS reports for senior management.


• Create dashboards that track project milestones, cash flows, and financial commitments.


• Driving EBITDA Optimization:


• Analyze operational costs to identify efficiency leaks and cost-saving opportunities that directly protect and improve EBITDA margins.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and monitor profitability improvement frameworks.


• Productivity Tracking & Improvement (Manpower & Material):


• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of business.


• Monitor material productivity & manpowe productivity by analyzing usage, asset recovery, and reuse efficiencies.


• Use data-driven insights to recommend process improvements that reduce material waste and optimize manpower allocation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA in Finance, CA Inter equivalent certification is highly preferred.


• Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience preferably in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or CapEx management.


• Technical Proficiency:


• Experience with SAP is a strong plus.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, macros, complex formulas).


• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, executive-ready insights and narratives.


• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with and challenge non-finance business stakeholders.