Job Description: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) – CL-8 / CL-9

Deal: Romulus

Job Title: Senior Manager / Financial Controller – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

Career Level: CL-8 and CL-9
Experience: 10–15 Years
Location: Gurgaon
Work Mode: Work From Office (WFO)
Shift: US Shifts
Notice Period: 30–45 Days

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) professional for a senior-level position at CL-8 / CL-9. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, P&L; ownership, working capital management, and cash flow forecasting.

The candidate should possess solid business partnering capabilities, financial controllership experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive financial performance and support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Competencies

Preferred Industry & Target Companies

Candidates from the following organizations and industries will be preferred:

Relevant experience in financial planning, business finance, controllership, or corporate finance within these sectors will be an advantage.

Educational Qualifications

CA / CMA / CFA / CPA / MBA in Finance from a premier institute.

Additional Requirements

Keywords: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;), P&L; Ownership, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Working Capital Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Zero-Based Budgeting, Business Partnering, Cross-functional Collaboration, Financial Controller, Financial Controllership,



Management Reporting, FMCG, Tobacco Industry.

Note: This role focuses on finance, FP&A;, and financial controllership; sales and marketing experience is not a primary requirement.

- Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead financial planning, annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and periodic financial reviews.
- P&L; Ownership: Drive P&L; analysis, monitor financial performance, identify key trends, and recommend corrective actions to improve profitability.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and zero-based budgeting initiatives.
- Variance Analysis: Analyze actuals against budgets and forecasts, investigate deviations, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Working Capital Management: Monitor working capital metrics, optimize cash conversion cycles, and improve liquidity management.
- Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and operational requirements.
- Business Partnering: Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to support decision-making and achieve business objectives.
- Financial Controllership: Ensure financial accuracy, robust reporting, adherence to internal controls,



and compliance with established policies.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with relevant business functions to improve financial visibility, operational efficiency, and cost management.
- Management Reporting: Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations highlighting key performance indicators and business insights.

- Solid experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;).
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Proven experience in P&L; ownership and financial performance management.
- Hands-on experience in working capital management and cash flow forecasting.
- Knowledge of zero-based budgeting and cost optimization.
- Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in financial controllership and management reporting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business functions.

- Big Four: KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, and EY.
- Industries: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) and Tobacco.

- Relocation: Candidates should be open to relocating to Gurgaon.
- Work Arrangement: Work From Office (WFO).
- Shift Timing: US shifts.
- Cab Facility: Two-way cab facility available within the designated hiring zone.
- Notice Period: Candidates with a notice period of 30–45 days are preferred.
- Documentation: As per standard company policy.
- Interview Process: As per standard company policy.
- Hiring Drive: October hiring drive is yet to be confirmed.

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