Lead Financial Planning And Analysis Analyst

About the Role and Company

Join Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), a significant non-banking financial institution managing extensive financial services including loans, investments, insurance, and payments. With a nationwide presence and assets under management over Rs. 5.11 Lakh Crore, ABCL seeks a seasoned Lead Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst to steer its budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across diverse business functions.
• Evaluate plan versus actual financial performance, advising corrective measures when necessary.
• Support long-term financial strategies encompassing capital allocation and growth initiatives.
• Generate and present monthly, quarterly, and yearly performance and management reports for senior leadership.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of revenue streams, costs, profitability, and key business drivers to present actionable insights.
• Collaborate with business leaders to assess performance, providing financial guidance for strategic decisions and new ventures.
• Develop robust financial models including business cases and scenario analyses to evaluate investments and projects.
• Drive enhancements in FP&A processes, improve MIS frameworks, and promote automation for efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards while supporting audits and governance reviews.

Challenges

• Navigating dynamic and shifting business priorities while maintaining financial discipline and forecast precision.
• Transforming large data volumes from financial and operational sources into meaningful insights.
• Influencing and aligning diverse stakeholders to foster accountability without formal authority.
• Balancing the demands of strategic financial planning with everyday reporting requirements.
• Developing scalable and adaptable reporting and planning frameworks that suit a rapidly evolving digital business environment.

Candidate Profile

• Maximum age limit: 38 years.
• Qualifications preferred: Chartered Accountant (CA), CFA, or MBA in Finance.
• 8-12 years of professional experience in FP&A, business finance, or strategic financial roles.
• Background in Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Fintech, digital platforms, or financial services preferred.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and financial analytics.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization or reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and strong presentation capabilities.