Head, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location

Raigarh | India

Job description

Job Title : Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Company: Listed manufacturing company

Location : Raigarh, Chhattisgarh

Position Overview : Company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead its financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing invaluable financial insights, driving decision-making processes, and ensuring financial transparency and accuracy. This role is crucial in helping the company achieve its financial objectives and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Insights and Projections :

• Provide strategic financial insights and forecasts to the executive management team to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and communicate financial projections, budgets, and strategic plans.

Data Analysis and Decision Support :

• Provide reliable data, analysis, and financial advice to various departments to facilitate effective planning and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to analyze and report productivity, demand planning, reporting and other financial metrics.

Financial Reporting and Compliance :

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate submission to meet all statutory and management requirements.
• Support the financial audit process to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Automation and Process Optimization :

• Drive the automation and digitization of business processes within the finance department to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
• Implement best practices in financial system design and management.

Benchmarking and Strategic Planning :

• Benchmark technical parameters against global and Indian best practices and implement improvements within the department.
• Participate in long-term financial planning and performance appraisal of the plant operations.

Financial Risk Management :

• Ensure the integrity and financial risk management aspects are integrated into all aspects of the business operations.
• Develop and implement enterprise-level financial controls and risk management strategies.

Qualifications/ skills

• CA qualification required
• 12 - 17 years experience in FP&A functions, primarily in manufacturing plant locations
• Experience in metal manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Expert knowledge of accounting, taxation, commercial finance, and project finance.
• Proficiency in internal and external financial system designs and ability to manage system upgrades.
• Strong experience in enterprise-level financial controls and risk management.
• Exceptional data analysis and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to provide strategic financial leadership and drive financial excellence.

If you have the required qualifications, experience, and a passion for driving financial excellence, we encourage you to apply for this critical leadership position within the organization and contribute to its continued growth and success.

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