Financial Planning Analyst

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd.; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd in Dadri is seeking an FP&A professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. You will build financial models, support strategic planning, and partner with business units to drive performance.

Strong Excel skills, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/NetSuite), and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) are essential. Excellent communication and data interpretation abilities are required. MBA preferred; 2–5 years FP&A experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis in FP&A environments.
• Financial modeling proficiency and advanced Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite).
• Knowledge of BI/reporting tools (Power BI/Tableau/Anaplan).
• Strong analytical, problem solving and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts.
• Identify drivers behind revenue, cost and profitability variances and provide insights.
• Partner with business units to gather inputs and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models for strategic planning and decision making.
• Monitor performance, analyze trends and recommend cost optimizations.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support month-end and year-end closings with FP&A analyses.
• Ensure data accuracy across budgeting and reporting systems.
• Assist in business case preparation, investment analysis and scenario planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes and reporting automation.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial statements understanding

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

MBA (Finance)

Tools

Excel

Power Pivot / Pivot Tables

Power Query

Lookups

Financial Functions

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Anaplan

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis by comparing actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify key business drivers behind revenue, cost, and profitability variances and provide actionable insights.
• Partner with business units to gather financial inputs and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze trends, and recommend cost optimization opportunities.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes by providing FP&A analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across budgeting and reporting systems.
• Assist in business case preparation, investment analysis, and scenario planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting automation, and financial controls.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within an FP&A environment.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Lookups, Financial Functions).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite.
• Knowledge of BI and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Anaplan is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• MBA (Finance) professional qualification preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Finance, or Financial Reporting.