Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

HCL Technologies Limited; Khordha; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a dynamic FP&A Head to lead corporate finance initiatives, reporting, variance analysis, and business projections. This role drives automation to improve efficiency and ensures regulatory compliance across financial processes.

The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate insights, robust dashboards, and strategic forecasts while managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CA/CMA/MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution.
• Experience in FP&A, financial reporting and controllership in large MNCs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IND AS, compliance, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards.
• Perform Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis MoM, QoQ, and YoY.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to Leadership with highlighted gaps.
• Prepare business projections QoQ and YoY with cross-function alignment.

Skills

Financial modelling

MS Excel (Pivot Tables)

IND AS knowledge

ERP experience (SAP)

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/CMA/MBA (Finance)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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

• 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

• 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.
• 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.