Manager/Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis MAGI Research And Consultants

The Corporate Institute; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a dynamic FP&A professional to support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making in Chennai, India.

The role involves leading AOP processes, long-range financial planning, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Procurement to drive business performance and insightful leadership reporting.

Qualifications

• CA or MBA (Finance) preferred with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare long-term financial plans aligned with business strategy.
• Coordinate with business heads for budget consolidation and review.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports with variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast).
• Develop dashboards and performance metrics for leadership review.
• Identify key business drivers and highlight risks/opportunities.
• Present insights and recommendations to the CFO and leadership team.
• Drive automation and standardization in MIS and reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

CA / MBA (Finance) preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical FP&A professional to support the CFO in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. The role will play a critical part in business performance monitoring, financial analysis, and delivering insights to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and periodic forecasting processes
• Prepare long-term financial plans aligned with business strategy
• Coordinate with business heads for budget consolidation and review

Business Performance & MIS

• Prepare monthly MIS reports with variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast)
• Develop dashboards and performance metrics for leadership review
• Identify key business drivers and highlight risks/opportunities

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Conduct profitability analysis (product / customer / business unit level)
• Support pricing decisions and cost optimization initiatives
• Evaluate business cases, capex proposals, and investment opportunities

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Procurement, etc.)
• Present financial insights and recommendations to the CFO and leadership team

Process Improvement & Controls

• Strengthen financial planning processes and reporting systems
• Drive automation and standardization in MIS and reporting

Requirements

• CA / MBA (Finance) preferred
• 6 to 12 years of experience in FP&A / Business Finance
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication skills