Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

City : Mohali State : Punjab (IN-PB) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number: 49048

Manager - FP&A (Industrial Finance & Financial Consolidation) Role Purpose

The Manager, FP&A (Industrial Finance & Financial Consolidation), is responsible for leading financial planning, performance analysis, and financial consolidation activities across industrial operations. The role partners closely with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and corporate finance teams to provide actionable insights, enhance financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and ensure accurate and timely management reporting.

This position plays a key role in evaluating manufacturing profitability, operational efficiency, capital investments, and consolidated business performance while driving continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial processes.

Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans for industrial operations.
• Ensure alignment of financial plans with business strategies, operational goals, and performance objectives.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers impacting financial performance.
  
  

Industrial Finance & Performance Analysis

• Analyze manufacturing costs, cost of goods sold (COGS), plant profitability, operational efficiencies, and key performance indicators.
• Evaluate manufacturing variances and provide actionable insights to improve operational and financial performance.
• Support capital expenditure planning by developing business cases, conducting investment analysis, and tracking returns on investment.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support initiatives focused on productivity and continuous improvement.
  
  

Financial Consolidation & Reporting

• Manage the consolidation of financial results across multiple entities and business units.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of consolidated financial information, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations for senior leadership.
• Deliver timely variance analysis highlighting key business trends, risks, and opportunities.
  
  

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with plant management, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to understand operational drivers and support decision-making.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights for stakeholders.
  
  

Process Improvement & Governance

• Drive continuous enhancement of FP&A processes, reporting frameworks, and financial controls.
• Improve planning, forecasting, and consolidation methodologies through automation and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies Business & Leadership

• Strong understanding of manufacturing, industrial operations, and financial performance drivers.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with a focus on execution, accountability, and talent development.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
  
  

Technical & Analytical

• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management.
• Experience working with ERP and EPM platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
• Advanced financial modeling, analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering capabilities.
• Strong understanding of financial consolidation, management reporting, and performance analysis.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5-6 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or Industrial Finance; or
• MBA (Finance) with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial operations, or supply chain finance environments preferred.
• Proven experience in financial planning, performance management, and financial consolidation within a complex organization.
  
  

Success Measures

• Accuracy and timeliness of budgets, forecasts, and consolidated reporting.
• Improved visibility into manufacturing and operational performance.
• Delivery of actionable insights that drive profitability and efficiency improvements.
• Effective business partnership with operational and finance leadership.
• Continuous enhancement of planning, reporting, and consolidation processes.
  
  

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