Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis First Object Inc

The Corporate Institute; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Gurugram, India seeks an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic financial partnering with business stakeholders.

You will build and maintain financial models, analyze P&L and cash flow, and provide insights to drive profitability and capital allocation decisions while collaborating with accounting and finance teams.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in FP&A or related finance roles.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, and variance analysis.
• Strong working capital and cash flow understanding.
• Proven cross-functional business partnering experience.
• Advanced financial modelling and data interpretation skills.
• Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Finance qualification preferred; Big 4/ FMCG exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, plans, and models.
• Prepare and analyze P&L, revenue, costs, margins, and profitability.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights.
• Partner with business teams to understand performance drivers.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, receivables, payables, liquidity.
• Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards.
• Provide scenario analysis to support planning and investments.
• Identify cost optimization and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Build financial models and business cases for initiatives.
• Collaborate with Accounting/Finance to ensure data accuracy.
• Present performance, forecasts, and insights to senior management.
• Drive continuous FP&A process improvements and controls.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Business partnering

Financial modelling

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial reporting

Presentation

Education

CA/CMA/CFA/MBA Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and business partnering. The role will work closely with business and functional stakeholders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and improve business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting processes.


• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, business plans, and financial models.


• Prepare and analyze P&L, revenue, cost, margin, and profitability reports.


• Conduct detailed variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and actual performance, and provide actionable insights.


• Partner with business and functional teams to understand financial performance, identify key drivers, and support strategic decision-making.


• Monitor and analyze working capital, cash flow, receivables, payables, and liquidity.


• Prepare monthly and periodic management reports, dashboards, and performance reviews.


• Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support business planning and investment decisions.


• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, operational efficiency, and profitability improvement.


• Develop financial models and business cases for new initiatives and strategic projects.


• Work closely with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data and reporting.


• Present financial performance, forecasts, key variances, and business insights to senior management.


• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting, forecasting methodologies, and financial controls.

Requirements:

• 7 – 10 years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, management reporting, corporate finance, or a related finance function.


• Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, and variance analysis.


• Strong understanding of working capital and cash flow management.


• Proven experience in business partnering with cross-functional and business teams.


• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate it into actionable business insights.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.


• Experience preparing management reports and presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• CA, CMA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent finance qualification preferred.


• Experience with Big 4, FMCG, consumer, or Tobacco industry environments would be an advantage.