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.
Robust 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