Financial Planning Analyst

Chai Break; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 6,75,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage group is seeking a Catering Sales Manager for its Kolkata location. You will be responsible for promoting catering services, managing client relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have a degree in finance or accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modeling. This full-time on-site role focuses on strategic support and performance monitoring within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and forecasting techniques.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and manage financial forecasting.
• Analyze variances between actual results and forecasts.
• Track KPIs to highlight business performance.
• Support strategic initiatives and long-term planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls in financial processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel

Financial modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

ALP Retail is one of the fastest-growing F&B groups in Eastern India, making its mark through innovative ventures. With the flagship brand Chai Break, ALP Retail has successfully expanded to over 8 cities with more than 35 outlets.

The group's vision focuses on providing not only excellent food and beverages but also memorable dining experiences, ranging from cafes to theme-based bars, cloud kitchens, and kiosks. Other brands under ALP Retail include Chai Break Cafe, Chai Break Cafe & Bar, Chai Break Express, Chai Break Catering, Bowl Break, Publik, and Air 1910.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Catering Sales Manager at Chai Break in the Kolkata metropolitan area. The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for promoting catering services, managing client relationships, coordinating events, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Base Location: Kolkata, HO

Responsibilities and Duties:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Work closely with business units to gather inputs and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing for business strategies.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyze variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets.
• Provide insights into revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow.

Strategic Support

• Partner with senior management to support strategic initiatives and long-term planning.
• Provide recommendations based on financial data and market trends.

Performance Monitoring

• Track KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and highlight business performance drivers.
• Identify risks and opportunities in financial results.

Cost Management

• Analyze operational costs and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Support initiatives to improve margin and profitability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with finance, operations, sales, and marketing teams to align financial plans.
• Support investment and capital expenditure decisions.

Compliance & Accuracy

• Ensure financial planning processes adhere to internal controls and compliance standards.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy across financial systems.

Presentation to Leadership

• Prepare management decks, presentations, and board-level reports.
• Communicate complex financial data in a clear, business-focused manner.
• Streamline financial planning processes through automation and tools (Excel, ERP, BI tools).
• Stay updated on industry and economic trends impacting business performance.

Knowledge, Skills required for the role:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and forecasting techniques.

Experience with ERP and BI tools (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) preferred.

Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights effectively to non-finance stakeholders.

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.

• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset.
• Strategic orientation.
• Collaboration & teamwork.
• Accuracy & compliance awareness.