Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Job Summary

Job Title: E1.2 (FP&A; – Planning, Performance & Business Finance Lead)
Location: Hyderabad or Noida
Job Type: Full-Time work from office

Company Overview: XXXX

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and energetic FP&A; Team Lead with 8–10 years of experience to lead financial planning, forecasting, and business finance activities. This role combines strong financial expertise with people leadership and strategic business partnering.

The ideal candidate will oversee a small FP&A; team, drive planning cycles, ensure high-quality financial insights, and partner with senior stakeholders to support decision-making and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of FP&A; analysts, ensuring high performance and adherence to KPIs and timelines
Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality
Support hiring, training, and development initiatives

Financial Planning & Budgeting (Ownership):
Lead the preparation of: Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Quarterly forecasts, Long-range strategic plans
Partner with business leaders to: Align financial targets with strategy; Validate assumptions and key drivers

Forecasting & Performance Management:
Own and govern rolling forecasts and performance tracking
Monitor key metrics: Revenue, margins, costs, and profitability
Identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions

Financial Analysis & Decision Support:
Lead deep-dive analysis, scenario planning, and business case evaluation
Provide actionable insights to support: Investments, Cost optimization, Growth initiatives
Drive root cause analysis for performance deviations

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management:




Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders (Business Heads, Operations, Sales, HR)
Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic insights to leadership
Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations

Management Reporting & Insights:
Oversee preparation of: Monthly and quarterly management reports; Executive dashboards and KPIs
Ensure clear financial storytelling and insight-driven reporting
Standardize reporting frameworks across business units

Process Improvement & Automation:
Identify and implement automation and efficiency initiatives in planning and reporting
Work with IT/analytics teams to enhance tools and systems
Drive SOP development, process standardization, and best practices

Data, Systems & Governance:
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data
Optimize use of: ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.); Planning tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, Adaptive, etc.)
Maintain strong controls around planning and reporting processes

Audit, Risk & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to financial governance, policies, and controls
Support internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
MBA / CA / CFA (preferred but not mandatory)
8–10 years of experience in FP&A;, business finance, or corporate finance
Prior experience in team leadership / people management is essential
Experience in shared services / GCC / multinational environment preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, automation)
Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

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