Associate Vice President - Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Title:

Associate Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis

Purpose:

Reporting to the Head - Financial Planning & Analysis, this role supports various businesses within the network to achieve their growth objectives through effective budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

Education:

- Postgraduate in Management OR Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience:

- 10–12 years of relevant experience

Location:

- Mumbai

Reporting Relationship:

- Head – Financial Planning & Analysis

Business/Function:

- Finance & Accounts

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Mid-Range Plan (MRP)

- Collaborate with business and functional heads to analyze key factors impacting profitability. - Lead/support the annual Mid-Range Plan preparation by liaising with stakeholders. - Monitor operational spends and budgets; identify issues affecting profitability. - Recommend tools/methods to track progress on strategic goals. - Oversee preparation of monthly/quarterly management reports (MIS) ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.

Key Metrics:

- Timely achievement of strategic goals - Business objectives met - Quality and accuracy of insights and reports

2. Forecasting & Budgeting

- Partner with business/functional heads to finalize channel/function-wise budgets. - Review budgeting templates and reports; guide team for improved effectiveness. - Support annual budgeting exercise by designing robust forecasting models and assumptions.

Key Metrics:

- Adherence to budgeting timelines - Accuracy of reports and calculations