Senior Financial Planning Analyst

This role is for one of our clients
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: Pune
JobType: full-time
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We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Planning Analyst to support financial planning, business performance analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
The role will work closely with business and leadership teams to develop financial models, evaluate business performance, prepare management and investor reporting, and provide data-driven insights that support sustainable growth.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in FP&A, financial modeling, business planning, and advanced Excel, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis
Build and maintain detailed financial models to support business planning and strategic decisions
Analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management
Partner with business stakeholders to understand key performance drivers, risks, and growth opportunities
Prepare structured management reports, financial dashboards, forecasts, and performance reviews
Support the preparation of investor reports, business updates, and other financial communications
Develop scenario analyses and financial projections to evaluate business strategies and potential outcomes
Track actual performance against budgets and forecasts and investigate key variances
Support strategic planning and annual operating planning processes
Work with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility, planning accuracy, and decision-making
Ensure financial analysis and reporting are accurate, structured, and delivered within timelines
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities
Requirements
5+ years of experience in FP&A, Business Finance, Financial Analysis, or Business Analyst roles
Prior experience working in organizations that have raised multiple funding rounds from VC or PE investors
Strong hands-on experience in financial modeling and business planning
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel is mandatory
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Experience preparing structured management and investor reports
Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business and leadership stakeholders
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities
Good-to-Have Skills
Financial Modeling
Scenario Planning
Forecasting & Budgeting
Business Performance Analysis
Investor Reporting
Advanced Excel
Key Competencies
Financial Planning & Analysis
Financial Modeling
Business Planning
Data Analysis
Forecasting
Budget Management
Management Reporting
Investor Reporting
Strategic Thinking
Analytical Problem Solving
Stakeholder Management

Work arrangement
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