Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

Profound Human Resource Development Advisors; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Profound Human Resource Development Advisors in Kolkata seeks an experienced FP&A lead to own budgeting, forecasting and project profitability analyses across departments. You will build rolling budgets, prepare MIS packs, and support board-level reviews with clear insights.

The role requires advanced Excel, Power BI, and ERP experience (S/4HANA FICO). You will collaborate with Treasury and project teams, drive cost optimization, and deliver timely financial narratives for management.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and scenario planning for project portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of IND AS and real estate project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual business plans and project-level budgets in coordination with department and project heads.
• Develop quarterly forecasts and rolling budgets aligned to business performance.
• Prepare monthly MIS packs with variance analysis, profitability, and capital efficiency dashboards.
• Analyze project-wise P&L and cost deviations, highlight early warnings, and suggest corrective actions.
• Build financial models for project feasibility, pricing strategy, and investment evaluation.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Accounts, and Project teams for consistent data and reporting.
• Support internal and statutory audits with analytics and reconciliations.
• Assist CFO and Head of FP&A in board-level presentations and management reviews.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Power BI

IND AS / real estate accounting

Tools

Power BI

SAP S/4HANA (FICO)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual business plans and project-level budgets in coordination with department and project heads.
• Develop quarterly forecasts and rolling budgets aligned to business performance.
• Prepare monthly MIS packs with variance analysis, profitability, and capital efficiency dashboards.
• Analyze project-wise P&L and cost deviations, highlight early warnings, and suggest corrective actions.
• Build financial models for project feasibility, pricing strategy, and investment evaluation.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Accounts, and Project teams for consistent data and reporting.
• Support internal and statutory audits with analytics and reconciliations.
• Assist CFO and Head of FP&A in board-level presentations and management reviews.

Key Deliverables (KRAs)

Area

KRA

Target / Standard

MIS Reporting

Monthly delivery to CFO

100% by 12th of each month

Budget Accuracy

Forecast vs actual deviation

5%

Analysis Depth

Reports include variance, insights, and scenarios

95% completeness

Project Review

Monthly P&L & cost variance reports

100%

CFO Feedback

Satisfaction rating on insights

9/10

KPIs

Area

KPI

Target

MIS Delivery

Timeliness of submission

100%

Forecast Accuracy

Forecast vs actual deviation

5%

Analytical Insights

Actionable recommendations/month

3

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Accuracy of shared data

100%

Management Support

Ad-hoc analysis turnaround time

2 days

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling
• Power BI or equivalent dashboarding tools
• SAP S/4HANA (FICO) for variance and profitability tracking
• Knowledge of IND AS and real estate project accounting

Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ownership and accountability