ScoreLabs – Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis SCORESOFTLABS(OPC)

The Corporate Institute; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Gurgaon, India is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, and to partner with business units.

You will develop financial models, analyze P&L, monitor cash flow, and present insights to senior management to drive profitability and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, management reporting or related finance function.
• Strong hands-on budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis and variance analysis.
• Understanding of working capital and cash flow management.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to drive insights.
• Proficient in financial modelling and analytical problem-solving.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• MBA/CA/CFA/CMA or equivalent finance qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, business plans, and models.
• Analyze P&L, revenue, costs, margins and profitability reports.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts; provide actionable insights.
• Partner with business teams to understand drivers and support strategic decisions.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, receivables/payables, liquidity.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards and reviews.
• Provide scenario analyses to support planning and investments.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Develop financial models and business cases for initiatives.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L analysis

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Cash flow management

Business partnering

Excel

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Education

CA / CMA / CFA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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.