Head Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description

As a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional at Manappuram Finance Limited, located in Valapad, Kerala, with 8-15 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant (CA), you will play a critical role in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management at the Head Office level. Your responsibilities will include:- Leading the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting cycles, and long-term financial planning initiatives- Analyzing financial performance against budgets and forecasts; identifying key variances, trends, and underlying drivers- Preparing and presenting MIS reports, dashboards, and analytical presentations for senior management and Board reviews- Supporting strategic and business initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and evaluation of business cases- Monitoring profitability, cost structures, and operational efficiency across business units and functions- Partnering with business, operations, treasury, and accounting teams to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial inputs- Ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards- Identifying financial risks and improvement opportunities and recommending corrective and preventive actions- Supporting automation, standardization, and continuous improvement of FP&A processes and reporting systems- Driving insights-based decision-making through proactive analysis and financial storytellingKey Skills & Competencies required for this role include:- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with ERP systems and BI/analytics tools is a plus- Solid understanding of NBFC/financial services business models and key performance metrics- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and interact confidently with senior leadership- High attention to detail with a commercial and strategic mindsetPreferred Experience:- Prior experience in NBFCs, banks, or other financial institutions- Exposure to Head Office level financial planning, performance management, and Board-level reporting- Experience partnering with leadership teams to deliver strategic financial insights- Hands-on involvement in system/process automation or FP&A transformation initiativesJoin Manappuram Finance Limited as a Financial Planning & Analysis expert to contribute to strategic decision-making and financial management at the highest level. As a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional at Manappuram Finance Limited, located in Valapad, Kerala, with 8-15 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant (CA), you will play a critical role in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management at the Head Office level. Your responsibilities will include:- Leading the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting cycles, and long-term financial planning initiatives- Analyzing financial performance against budgets and forecasts; identifying key variances, trends, and underlying drivers- Preparing and presenting MIS reports, dashboards, and analytical presentations for senior management and Board reviews- Supporting strategic and business initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and evaluation of business cases- Monitoring profitability, cost structures, and operational efficiency across business units and functions- Partnering with business, operations, treasury, and accounting teams to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial inputs- Ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards- Identifying financial risks and improvement opportunities and recommending corrective and preventive actions- Supporting automation, standardization, and continuous improvement of FP&A processes and reporting systems- Driving insights-based decision-making through proactive analysis and financial storytellingKey Skills & Competencies required for this role include:- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with ERP systems and BI/analytics tools is a plus- Solid understanding of NBFC/financial services business models and key performance metrics- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and interact confidently with senior leadership- High attention to detail with a commercial and strategic mindsetPreferred Experience:- Prior experience in NBFCs, banks, or other financial institutions- Exposure to Head Office le

Keyskills :
BudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingMS ExcelFinancial ServicesStakeholder ManagementERP SystemsBIAnalytics Tools