Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager in India to lead budgeting and forecasting, build robust financial models, and provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.

You will collaborate with department heads, develop dashboards, and drive performance improvements through ERP/BI enhancements. The role requires 5–10 years in FP&A, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency with experience in Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CMA/CA/CPA/MBA preferred.
• 5-10 years FP&A, corporate finance, or management reporting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; advanced Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting; develop rolling forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis and report key drivers.
• Provide insights for strategic initiatives and ROI models.
• Prepare monthly dashboards and improve internal reporting tools.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand financial implications.
• Support ERP/BI enhancements and forecasting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

BI tools

ERP systems

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

CMA

CA

CPA

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director

Job Purpose: The FP&A Manager is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis to support strategic decision-making. This role ensures financial health through accurate planning, insightful reporting, and deep business performance analysis. The FP&A Manager acts as a key business partner to senior leadership by providing forward-looking financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts in collaboration with various departments.
  • Develop rolling forecasts to reflect business changes and market conditions.
  • Monitor variances against budget and suggest corrective actions.
• 2. Financial Analysis:
  • Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance.
  • Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) with commentary on key drivers.
  • Support management with profitability analysis, cost control, and financial KPIs.
• 3. Strategic Planning & Decision Support:
  • Provide financial insights and support for strategic initiatives, pricing strategies, new product launches, and capital investments.
  • Build business cases, ROI models, and scenario analysis for key projects.
• 4. Management Reporting:
  • Prepare monthly dashboards and presentations for senior management.
  • Develop and improve internal reporting tools to aid performance tracking and decision-making.
• 5. Business Partnering:
  • Collaborate with department heads and business units to understand financial implications of operational decisions.
  • Challenge assumptions and drive accountability on financial targets.
• 6. Process Improvement & Systems:
  • Improve forecasting and reporting processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.Support implementation or enhancement of financial systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CMA, CA, CPA, or MBA preferred).
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or management reporting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

Key Competencies:

• Financial acumen and business insight
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Stakeholder management and influencing skillsProactive mindset and continuous improvement orientation