Director FP&A

Chegg India; Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Chegg India seeks an experienced Sr Manager/Director of FP&A to lead the India finance team and provide end-to-end financial support for the global organization. The role drives strategic planning, forecasting, and reporting, partnering with US leadership to deliver actionable insights for growth and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with 12+ years in corporate finance and a track record of building high-performing teams, boasting strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CA/CPA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or business finance.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role with P&L ownership.
• Experience supporting US-based or multinational organizations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, FP&A tools, and financial modeling.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience building and scaling high-performing teams.
• High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with NetSuite, Adaptive, Power BI.
• Comfortable working in a global time zone environment and collaborating virtually with US teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage financial models for revenue and expense across business units.
• Partner with US and India finance and exec teams for strategic decision-making.
• Develop and execute annual budgets, long-range plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Deliver insights on performance, cost optimization, and revenue growth.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 financial analysts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CA/CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr Manager/ Director, FP&A to lead our India-based f inance team and provide end-to-end financial support for our global (US-based) organization.

This role will manage financial planning across multiple businesses, drive strategic planning and analysis, and partner closely with US leadership to deliver actionable insights that support business growth and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who thrives in a dynamic, high‑growth, global environment and has a strong track record of building and mentoring high‑performing finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Own and manage financial models for both revenue and expense for assigned business units, ensuring accuracy, insight, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with the US and India finance and executive leadership teams to drive strategic decision‑making through financial analysis and forecasting.
• Develop and execute annual budgets, long-range plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Deliver actionable insights on business performance, cost optimization, and revenue growth opportunities.

Close & External Reporting Support

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes including flux analysis and executive commentary
• Partner with Investor Relations and Finance leadership on earnings prep, KPI disclosures, guidance scenarios, and talking points
• Prepare Board-ready materials and business review packets for senior leadership Operational Excellence
• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 financial analysts, fostering analytical rigor, accuracy, and professional growth.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to US stakeholders.
• Implement and enhance financial models, tools, and dashboards to improve visibility and decision‑making.
• Partner closely with accounting team to ensure proper financial controls, compliance, and reporting integrity.
• Drive process automation and standardization across forecasting, reporting, and analysis functions.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, HR, Product, etc.) to support strategic initiatives.
• Translate financial data into business narratives and recommendations for leadership.
• Provide financial leadership for new projects, pricing, and investment decisions.

Qualifications Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CA/CPA preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or business finance.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and full P&L ownership.
• Experience supporting or partnering with US-based or multinational organizations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, FP&A tools, and financial modeling. Skills & Attributes
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience building and scaling high‑performing teams.
• High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with modern financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Power BI).
• Comfortable working in a global time zone environment and collaborating virtually with US teams.

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Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Chegg Skills, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.

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