Sr. Associate/ Lead - Finance FP&A

Position: Senior Associate – Finance / Lead – Finance (FP&A) Function: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India Reports To: Associate Director – Finance Role Summary: To support and lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities that enable datadriven decision-making across the organization. The role involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data, preparing forecasts and budgets, supporting audits, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive financial performance Key responsibilities:  Data Management & Analysis o Collect, organize, and analyze financial data from accounting systems, ERP software, and other databases. o Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial information.  Forecasting & Budgeting o Assist in preparation of financial forecasts, annual budgets, and financial modeling exercises. o Support scenario analysis and variance reporting.  Collaboration & Reporting o Work closely with finance teams, cross-function teams and department heads to understand reporting needs. o Deliver timely and accurate financial reports (Monthly P&L, BU/POD wise P&L, Other KPIs etc.) and insights. o Participate in meetings and discussions to support financial decision-making  Audit Support o Provide accurate financial data, reports, and documentation to support internal and external audits.  Qualifications & Skills o Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field o Professional certification (CA, CPA, CFA, MBA Finance) preferred o 3–6 years of FP&A / corporate finance experience o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills o Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP), advanced Excel, and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills  Competencies o Attention to detail with strong analytical mindset o Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities o Business acumen and commercial awareness o Collaboration and teamwork