Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis – CA/CFAIIM/ISB/MDI/FMS Anlage Infotech

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks a strategic FP&A Manager to partner with leadership, drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, and translate complex data into actionable insights. You will monitor KPIs, identify variance drivers, and influence capital allocation to support growth in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities include developing models for opportunities, leading management reporting, and mentoring junior finance staff to foster analytical excellence across the department.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
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• Proven ability to translate complex numbers into concise executive-ready presentations.
• Demonstrated influence across cross-functional teams to align on financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting with business unit leaders.
• Develop financial models and analyses for new opportunities and investments.
• Oversee monthly management reporting by analyzing P&L variances and metrics.
• Drive automation and optimization of financial reporting tools for accuracy and speed.
• Mentor junior finance staff to build analytical rigor within the team.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Executive presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning software

Job description

Role Overview

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager will serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team, driving the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that guide executive decision-making. You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional department heads to monitor performance against KPIs, identify variance drivers, and implement corrective measures. By providing rigorous financial oversight and modeling, you will directly influence capital allocation, profitability margins, and the overall growth trajectory of the business, ensuring the company remains agile in a competitive market landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles by partnering with business unit leaders to ensure alignment with corporate financial objectives and growth targets.
• Develop sophisticated financial models and sensitivity analyses to evaluate new business opportunities, product launches, and investment decisions, providing stakeholders with clear risk-reward assessments.
• Drive monthly management reporting processes by analyzing P&L variances and operational metrics to provide the leadership team with a transparent view of business performance.
• Spearhead the automation and optimization of financial reporting tools to improve data accuracy and reduce turnaround time for critical management reviews.
• Mentor and guide junior finance team members to foster a culture of analytical rigor, ensuring high-quality output and professional development across the department.

Required Skillset

• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a strong command of P&L management and cash flow dynamics.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data into concise, high-impact presentations for C-suite stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal capabilities with a track record of influencing cross-functional teams and navigating organizational hierarchies to achieve consensus on financial goals.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and financial planning software, coupled with a high level of comfort in managing large datasets to drive process improvements.
• A professional qualification such as a CA, MBA (Finance) from a premier institute, or CFA, reflecting a solid foundation in accounting principles and corporate finance.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, hybrid work environment, maintaining productivity and stakeholder engagement across distributed teams in Bangalore or Hyderabad.