Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Adani Global Capability Centre; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Global Capability Centre in India seeks a dynamic FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and business performance analysis. You will partner with business leaders to drive financial insights and governance across the organization.

The role focuses on building robust reporting frameworks, developing financial models, and delivering data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CMA with strong FP&A background.
• 8+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or related fields.
• Experience with ERP/BI tools.
• Experience with large corporates/infrastructure/real estate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Develop financial models and scenarios for strategic initiatives.
• Prepare MIS reports and dashboards; present insights to leadership.
• Analyze performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions.
• Drive process automation and continuous improvement in FP&A.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Performance analysis

Education

CA or CMA

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

SAP/Oracle ERP

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and business performance analysis. The ideal candidate will partner closely with business leaders to drive financial insights, support strategic decision-making, enhance reporting frameworks, and ensure robust financial governance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities.
• Develop financial models and business scenarios to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, business drivers, and key trends to provide actionable recommendations.

MIS Reporting & Business Analytics

• Prepare, review, and present monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful reporting of financial and operational performance metrics.
• Drive standardization and continuous enhancement of reporting processes.

Variance Analysis

• Conduct detailed analysis of budget vs. actuals and forecast vs. actual performance.
• Provide analytical commentary, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support management reviews through data-driven insights and performance metrics.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to consolidate business plans and financial forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budgets and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Support leadership in evaluating investment decisions and resource allocation.

Cash Flow Management

• Monitor cash flows, working capital, liquidity requirements, and financial commitments.
• Assist in optimizing cash utilization and strengthening financial discipline.
• Provide visibility into short-term and long-term cash flow projections.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Finance, Business, Projects, Procurement, Commercial, and Leadership teams.
• Present meaningful financial insights to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Build strong working relationships across functions to support business growth.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to Group SOPs, internal controls, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and financial governance frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary financial data and analysis.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies.

Process Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive automation initiatives and digital transformation within FP&A and MIS processes.
• Leverage ERP systems, Power BI, Excel, and analytics tools to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.

Team Management

• Review team deliverables and ensure timely completion of reporting and planning activities.
• Mentor and guide team members while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure alignment of team objectives with overall business goals.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant).

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Finance, MIS Reporting, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
• Preference for candidates with experience in large corporates, infrastructure, real estate, manufacturing, EPC, energy, or diversified business environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and Power BI.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.