Job Title: Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai

Role Overview We are looking for a highly analytical and disciplined Assistant Manager - FP&A; to drive our financial planning, budgeting, and cost optimization efforts. In this role, you will take ownership of key financial metrics, ensure compliance, and partner with the business to provide actionable insights that drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Margin & Pricing Management: Calculate, monitor, and take end-to-end ownership of business margins and MRP strategies.
- Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes.
- Variance Analysis: Conduct deep dives into Actual vs. Budget performance, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Cost Optimization: Continuously identify and execute creative strategies to reduce costs, manage budgets efficiently, and optimize overall spend.
- Compliance Management: Oversee and ensure strict adherence to all CS (Company Secretary) compliances and fundraise-related financial compliances.

Skills & Business Acumen

- Commercial Awareness:



Exceptional business acumen with a deep understanding of industry nuances.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify and understand lead and lag indicators for the business, and manipulate the right financial levers to drive growth.
- Cost Management: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets effectively and creatively optimize costs without sacrificing quality or operational efficiency.

Technical Knowledge

- Spreadsheet Mastery: You must be an absolute Excel Wizard.
- Data & Automation: Robust proficiency in writing SQL queries and building/managing Excel Macros.
- Systems & BI Tools: Hands-on familiarity with Tally and data visualization platforms like Tableau, Google Data Studio, or similar software.

Talent & Core Competencies

- Execution Focus: Highly disciplined and hardworking with a strong bias for action and execution.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail in financial modeling and reporting.
- Resilience: Proven ability to prioritize effectively and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Reliability: A strong track record of following through on commitments and delivering results on time.

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