Business Finance (FP&A)

Role & responsibilities

1. Create and run model at a consolidated subsidiary level for past performance (plan vs actual) and projection. This is to be for P&L, CF and funding/borrowing movement.
2. Strong measurement and review of businesses assigned to the incumbent ( 2 businesses).
3. Weekly and monthly cadence with the CXOs of the businesses, drive agenda, define further action steps and follow through till closure.
4. Prepare and execute key business strategy with various teams and CEOs to focus on growth and profitability of business
5. Track and execute key strategic projects of management
6. Monitor and validate capital budgets for the business units to ensure no slippages
7. Ensure strategic/ key management initiatives are driven within tight timelines
8. Develop financial plan and oversee financial budgeting and forecasting for the cable business
9. Work with management to develop profit and loss plan to ensure maximized returns and profit targets
10. Review profit and loss statements and cash and balance sheet to ensure the financial integrity. Also track business wise profitability on regular basis
11. Review the actual results against the budgeted goals to identify and correct accounting issues and variance
12. Inspect and approve all vendor contracts and account expenses of the company
13. Support process improvement initiatives to achieve financial goals

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience

Key Skills and Expertise:

• Business Finance / FP&A: Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Financial Planning & Analysis, able to contribute to key business decisions through financial insights.
• Financial Modelling: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel, Power BI, etc.) to create forecasts, budgets, and scenario analysis.
• Reporting & Analysis: Expertise in preparing and presenting financial reports, including variance analysis, monthly financial reviews, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Annual Operating Plans: Experience in collaborating with business stakeholders to develop and implement annual operating plans (AOPs), aligning financial targets with business objectives.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Proven experience in preparing rolling forecasts, setting and revising budgets, and ensuring financial alignment with business goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Comfort with extracting and interpreting complex financial data to guide strategic decisions.
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy: High attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining financial integrity while presenting complex data clearly.

Desirable Traits:

• Strong communication skills for interaction with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with ERP and FP&A tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, or similar software) would be a plus.

Traits:

1. Ability to turn around fast.
2. Problem solving.
3. Can assimilate in teams easily.