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