Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Dexian India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian India is looking for a Financial Analyst to lead various financial analysis and reporting tasks. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and improving financial processes, while working closely with management to drive financial decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling and at least 5 years of FP&A experience. Excellent communication skills are necessary, as the role requires translating complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in FP&A with minimum 2 years in a managerial role.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior analysts.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical and report real-time financial data.
• Spearhead the annual budgeting cycle and forecasts.
• Manage, mentor, and review financial analysts' work.

Skills

Financial modeling

ERP systems (preferably Zoho)

Business Intelligence tools

Business partnering

Analytical mindset

Education

ACA with 5-7 years in FP&A or CA Inter with 15 years

Tools

Excel

Job description

Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze historical and report real-time financial data – monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual – to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization. Work within challenging timelines to report to the management.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Spearhead the annual budgeting cycle and continuous rolling forecasts. Partner with department heads to project revenues and manage departmental expenses.

Process Improvement: Continuously upgrade forecasting tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to maximize efficiency and automation.

Strategic Planning: Build financial models and long-term growth scenarios to guide the CFO and executive board in major corporate decisions (e.g., capital expenditures, market expansion).

Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and review the work of junior and senior financial analysts.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel), ERP systems (preferably Zoho), and Business Intelligence tools

Business Partnering: The ability to translate complex financial concepts into digestible presentations for non-financial stakeholders.

Analytical Mindset

High attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture.

Qualifications

Education: ACA with about 5 – 7 years of experience in FP&A with at least 2 years as Assistant/ Deputy Manager/ Manager. If CA Inter, then with about 15 years of experience, out of which at least 5 years in FP&A.