Senior Manager – FP&A
Location: Bangalore
Primary Purpose of the Role
Drive business performance through robust financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support. Provide visibility into business results, generate actionable insights, and ensure consistency of financial information for effective decision-making, target setting, and delivery of business objectives. Lead P&L, Balance Sheet, Working Capital, and Cash Flow management to optimize performance and liquidity.
Key Tasks & Accountabilities
- Planning – Annual Business Cycle
- Support the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), strategic plans, and rolling forecasts. Partner with business leaders to establish financial targets and performance metrics. Develop scenario analysis and financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
2. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Lead monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasting processes, ensuring visibility of liquidity and funding requirements.
- Drive working capital performance by monitoring and improving key metrics including DSO, DPO, Inventory Days, and Cash Conversion Cycle.
- Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Shared Services teams to identify opportunities for cash generation and working capital optimization.
- Analyze cash flow performance, balance sheet movements, and working capital trends, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
3. Reporting & Forecasting
- Lead monthly and quarterly management reporting processes.
- Collaborate with Performance and Planning Managers (PPMs) and business stakeholders to develop accurate forecasts for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial performance, variances, risks, and opportunities.
4. Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor, analyze, and interpret current and historical trends in financial and operational performance indicators.
- Identify performance improvement opportunities and support implementation of value-creation initiatives.
- Drive process simplification, automation, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
5. Strategic Projects & Business Partnering
- Lead financial evaluations of new business opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Develop business cases, scenario models, and ROI assessments to support key decisions.
- Provide timely financial recommendations and insights to senior management.
Education & Experience
- Qualified CA with 6–8 years of experience in FP&A, Finance, Strategy, Commercial Finance, or Business Management.
- Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, business performance management, and management reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and balance sheet analysis is preferred.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Strong understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow dynamics.
- Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
- Advanced analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail, Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
Personal Attributes
- High energy and strong ownership mindset.
- Solution-oriented with a positive attitude.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
Expertise & Qualifications
- Fast mover with the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
- Flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced business setting.
- Proven ability to drive performance improvement and cash-focused decision-making across functions.
