Vice President for Finance (Gurugram)

Havas Media Network; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas Media Network in Gurgaon is seeking an AVP Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial planning, forecasting and business partnering to support strategic growth. The role will drive annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term plans across business units.

The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 15+ years in FP&A, budgeting and analysis, and strong skills in stakeholder management and advanced Excel/Power BI reporting.

Qualifications

• CA with 15+ years of experience in FP&A, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and BI reporting tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long‑term financial plans.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and MIS for senior management.
• Partner with business units to identify risks, opportunities and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Finance

PRIMARY LOCATION: - Gurgaon

REPORTING: CFO

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic finance professional to join our team as AVP Financial Planning & Analysis. The role will be responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and business partnering to support strategic decision making and sustainable growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Planning & Forecasting Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Collaborate with business units to align forecasts with organizational goals. Develop financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
2. Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyze actual financial results against budgets and forecasts. Provide insights into revenue, costs, margins, and operational performance. Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and MIS for senior management.
3. Variance Analysis & Business Partnering Investigate and explain variances in revenue, costs, and profitability. Partner with business stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor to business units by providing financial insights and recommendations.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Chartered Accountant and Big$ experience is mandatory
• 15+ years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Solid understanding of financial modelling, reporting tools, and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, or other financial planning/reporting tools is an advantage.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Excellent research and analytical thinking skills
• Technologically sound Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Resourceful problem solver
• Strong attention to detail .