Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Senior FP&A Analyst

Location: Mohali | Work Mode: On-site

Employment Type: Full-TimeExperience: 3–8 YearsRole SummaryWe are looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to own and support key financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, MIS, and business performance activities.

The role will work closely with Finance leadership and business stakeholders to provide financial insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn FP&A activities including budgeting, AOP, rolling forecasts and monthly performance reviews.Prepare and analyse Actuals vs Budget/Forecast and provide variance analysis with key business drivers.Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, costs, manpower, overheads, profitability and cash flow.Prepare MIS, management reports, executive dashboards and financial performance packs.Support cash flow and liquidity forecasting, including AR, AP, payroll, taxation and banking data.Partner with Sales and Business Heads during monthly Sales & Finance reviews and provide actionable financial insights.Support business cases and new product evaluations, including pricing, unit economics, profitability and break-even analysis.Prepare Board, investor and management reporting highlighting performance, risks, trends and opportunities.Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement and reporting automation.Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel-based financial models.Support debt, funding and scenario-planning models as required.Ensure accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of financial information.Required Skills & Experience3–8 years of experience in FP&A, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis or Management Reporting.Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, AOP and variance analysis.Strong understanding of P&L, cash flow, profitability and financial modelling.Experience in MIS, management reporting and financial dashboards.Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modelling and reporting automation.Hands-on experience with Power BI; SQL knowledge is an advantage.Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.Ability to present financial insights clearly to senior management/CFO/leadership.Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.Key Areas of ExpertiseFinancial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting | AOP & Rolling Forecasts | Variance Analysis | Financial Modelling | Cash Flow & Liquidity Forecasting | Business Partnering | MIS & Management Reporting | Power BI Dashboards | Cost & Profitability Analysis | Board & Investor Reporting