Specialist - FP&A

Lennox India Technology Centre; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox India Technology Centre seeks a qualified finance professional for their team in Chennai. The role includes preparing monthly closes, FP&A forecasts, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in SAP FICO and a background in finance automation projects.

Responsibilities also include driving AI initiatives, collaborating with team members for effective outcomes, and supporting transitions from the US team.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in finance and reporting.
• Strong communication skills for managing stakeholders.
• Exposure to finance automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly close and FP&A forecasts for financial metrics.
• Drive AI and automation initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Support key transitions and ensure stabilization of activities.

Skills

SAP FICO

FP&A

MIS reporting

VBA Macros

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Education

Chartered Accountant/CMA

Tools

SAP GUI

AI Tools

HFM

Essbase

Job description

Company Profile

Lennox (NYSE: LII) is driven by 130 years of legacy in HVAC and refrigeration success, providing residential and commercial customers with industry‑leading climate‑control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

Job Description

• Prepare monthly close, FP&A forecast, and reporting packs for the Commercial Segment across key P&L and Balance Sheet financial metrics.
• Prepare weekly/monthly FP&A reports and journal entries for freight, fuel and accessories, commodity reclass, commercial parts, purchase price variance.
• Perform audits of Material Cost Reduction projects and partner with Sourcing Managers to validate realized cost savings across initiatives such as material price negotiations, freight optimization, rebates, and tariffs.
• Actively support segment‑level projects by understanding business challenges, identifying opportunities, and developing practical finance and process solutions.
• Drive AI and automation initiatives focused on improving process efficiency, reducing manual effort, and enhancing overall productivity.
• Build a strong understanding of team‑level business processes and provide backup support for daily factory reporting activities.
• Support key transitions from the US team and ensure stabilization of transitioned activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional, preferably a Chartered Accountant/CMA, with 5–8 years of relevant experience in SAP FICO, FP&A activities, and MIS reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively across functions and levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Excel automations including VBA Macros and SAP GUI is preferred.
• Exposure to AI Tools, PowerBI, HFM, Essbase will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in handling finance, reporting, automation, or process improvement projects is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong accountability, ownership, and commitment to timely delivery.
• Consistently delivers high‑quality work with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Shows strong curiosity and enthusiasm to learn new processes, tools, and business areas.
• Communicates effectively and adapts well to changing business situations and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborates effectively with team members and contributes positively to team outcomes.