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The Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A) Manager will play a pivotal role in financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic business decision-making across multiple manufacturing units and entities. This role involves close collaboration with senior leadership, finance, and operational teams to drive financial efficiency and profitability. Additionally, the BP&A Manager will act as a strategic business partner, providing insights and recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis:
• Drive the annual budgeting, quarterly & month forecasting, long- range planning process for multiple manufacturing units & entities. • Conduct variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast) and deliver insights to improve performance. • Develop and track key financial and operational KPIs (e.g. Sales Price trend, Cost per UOM, Capacity utilization, Raw Material consumption trend) • Prepare plant/entity level-level reports and management-level presentation with actionable recommendations.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as a finance business partner to Business & Plant Heads, Operations and Supply Chain team. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sales price trend, product mix, drive cost optimization, productivity initiatives & capital investment decisions by provide data-driven insights, continuous engagement, suggesting strategies. • Provide financial insights and analysis for new product introductions, process improvement, and strategic projects including post launch analysis. • Review business assumptions constructively and facilitate stake holders to make sound decision-making by conducting financial scenario analyses and identifying growth opportunities
Cost & Profitability Analysis:
• Analyze margin/profitability and cost across different segments & regions. • Identify cost-saving initiatives, process efficiencies, and areas for margin improvement
CAPEX & Investment Analysis:
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposal from manufacturing units, marketing & new product development team through ROI, Payback etc. • Monitor ongoing projects spends ensure alignment with approved Budgets. • Partner with project teams to ensure value realization post-investment.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
• Experience in multi-entity financial planning across diverse manufacturing units. • Ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies. • Exposure to cost accounting and process automation in manufacturing operations. • Leadership capabilities with a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.
Reporting Structure
• Reports to Head of Finance. • Works closely with business unit heads, operational teams, and senior executives.
Key Dimensions:
• Budgeting & Forecasting • Margin & Pricing Analytics • Revenue & Channel Analytics • Cost Control • Capex & ROI Analysis • Working Capital Management • Performance Reporting • Compliance & Governance
Job Specifications Required Qualifications & Skills
• Qualified Professional in Finance - CA is MUST • Strong expertise in financial modelling, data analytics, budgeting, and forecasting. • Proficiency in ERP systems, Power BI, and advanced Excel tools for data analysis and reporting. • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong communication and presentation abilities with a data-driven mindset.
Professional Experience (how long)?
• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business partnering, or corporate finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Time Type: Full time