Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

 Defining business planning templates and forecasting, business planning, and review process.  Prepare and present consolidated budget (annual/monthly/seasonal) and key financial and business related analysis to management for approval  Communicate, train and assist HODs in use of templates, understand process etc. to prepare their business budgets  In consultation with HODs define Key Performance Indicators to measure operational performance  Provide data and analysis on past performance to support the planning process and to guide target setting  Disseminate approved plans to HODs, and prepare monthly operational and financial analysis / reports  Interact with senior management to understand variances and future impact  Monitor performance indicators, analyze trends / variances, identify issues and opportunities  Prepare consolidated forecasts for review and decision by management - business plans, budget vs. actual and followed action plan for the same.  Analyze and suggest areas for cost control and reduction  Prepare financial and operational reports / presentations for management / board of directors  Market benchmarking, and share company’s financial and operating results against industry performance  Consolidate and analyze purchase and sales data, competitor pricing data and other internal benchmarks to develop a robust pricing model  Advice on pricing of all items/SKU’s to ensure that margins are as per objectives while ensuring maximum sales at the price point as well  Contribute/advice on discounts to be offered after analyzing various factors like inventory age, profit after discount etc.  Ensure that pricing and billing at stores are as per the organizational policies and guidelines defined by the pricing model  Ensure and monitor implementation of internal control systems and templates for data capture  Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial, control systems, financial information systems and processes to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the financial function  Ensure that all expenses and revenue generation for each department is captured in the system and is as per the defined business plan, and facilitate and provide support for audits  Maintain effective relationship with managers and officers within the function ensure teamwork with related functions  Ensure that staff are developed, trained, motivated, evaluated for job performance and compensated fairly Experience : 2 to 4 Years Education : Minimum qualification – CA. Key Skills and Attributes: Excellent analytical, data modeling, financial forecasting and prioritizing skills  Highly developed oral and written communication skills  Proficiency in market research, business plan creation and presentations skills  Strong influencing skills and ability to manage diverse stakeholders especially at senior level  Preferred prior experience in handling financial planning and analysis profile