We are seeking an analytical, proactive, and business-minded Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) to lead our financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting processes. In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to executive, translating raw data into actionable insights, driving operational efficiency, and evaluating investment opportunities to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare monthly/quarterly business performance packs P&L; variance, GM% analysis, and budget vs. actual commentary for the assigned segment or business group.
- Build and maintain client-level and account-level financial dashboards (revenue, GM%, PBH-to-FTE, variance trends)
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and rolling estimate cycles with data consolidation and model inputs.
- Flag underperforming accounts/clients and support root-cause analysis with the business.
- Partner with segment/business leaders on ad hoc financial queries, deal reviews, and pricing analysis.




- Maintain data integrity across GL-mapped metrics and ensure consistency with Corporate FP&A; reporting standards.
- Assist in preparing management presentations and MT/board-level materials as required.
- Support automation and process improvement initiatives within business finance reporting.

Requirements

- CA (Inter)/MBA (Finance)/CMA or equivalent; 23 years in FP&A;, business finance, or controllership roles.
- Strong Excel modeling skills; working knowledge of Power BI/Tableau or similar dashboarding tools is a plus.
- Ability to work with large datasets, GL structures, and multi-entity consolidations.
- Explicit written and verbal communication for business-facing reporting.
- High attention to detail and ownership of data accuracy.
- Comfortable working to tight month-end/quarter-end timelines.

📌 Financial Analyst (Chennai)
🏢 Straive
📍 Chennai