Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

HCL Technologies Limited; Khordha; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Bhubaneswar invites applications for FP&A Head to lead financial planning, reporting, and analytics. You will drive MoM/QoQ/YoY variance analysis, prepare projections, and partner with leadership to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has CA/CMA/MBA (Finance) and extensive FP&A experience in large multinational settings, with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; you will push process automation for efficiency.

Qualifications

• CA/CMA/MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution.
• Experience in FP&A, financial reporting, controllership, audit, or shared services finance.
• Experience in large multinational organizations preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards.
• Perform Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis MoM, QoQ, YoY.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to Leadership with gap highlighting.
• Preparing business projections QoQ, YoY and aligning with business plans.
• Drive automation of reporting parameters and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial controls.
• Partner with Senior Leadership, Controllership, Taxation, Auditors, and Business Finance.
• Engage Govt officials for approvals/incentives etc.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

CA

CMA

MBA (Finance)

Tools

SAP

Power Query

Pivot Tables

ERP systems

Job description

FP&A Head – {Location: Bhubaneswar}

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented FP&A Head to be a key member of our Corporate Finance team. The role will be responsible for leading FP&A of a strategic initiative, financial reporting, variance analysis, business projections, accounting compliance, and stakeholder management. The incumbent will play a critical role in delivering accurate financial insights, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards.
• Perform Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis on a Month-over-Month (MoM), Quarter-over-Quarter (QoQ), and Year-over-Year (YoY) basis.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information to Leadership, including highlighting any gaps.
• Preparing business projections QoQ, YoY and adhering compliance against those numbers by working along with business teams.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive automation initiatives for various reporting parameters including dashboards.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and improve financial controls.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Senior Leadership, Controllership, Taxation, Auditors, and Business Finance stakeholders.
• Dealing with Govt officials to secure requisite approvals/ incentives etc.
• Provide financial insights and support decision-making through analytical reporting and presentations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution.

Experience

• Relevant experience in FP&A, Financial Reporting, Controllership, Audit, or Shared Services Finance functions.
• Experience working in large multinational organizations will be preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and provisioning.
• Knowledge of IND AS, statutory audit, tax audit, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and financial modelling.
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Exposure to financial process automation tools will be an advantage.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and ownership.