Assistant Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

Assistant Manager - Financial Planning and AnalysisLocation: Gurugram, Haryana, India JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a dynamic Assistant Manager to join our Finance team and to support the Financial Planning and Analysis function by assisting in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. The role contributes to data-driven decision-making and helps maintain financial discipline across the organization.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESBudgeting & ForecastingAssist in preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.Consolidate inputs from various departments and validate assumptions.Maintain budget templates and support variance analysis.Financial AnalysisAnalyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts.Create action plans to bridge the gap between actuals vs budgeted.Prepare monthly reports highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.Support cost analysis and profitability studies.Creating and analyzing unit level economics.ReportingGenerate and maintain dashboards and MIS reports.Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal stakeholders.Support preparation of presentations for leadership reviews.Business SupportCollaborate with business units to gather financial data and understand drivers.Assist in evaluating new business cases and investment proposals through financial modelling.Process ImprovementSupport automation and streamlining of reporting and planning processes.Help maintain financial models and tools.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONSCharted Accountant3-4 years of experience in analysis, planning.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyClear and effective communicatorManages time and priorities efficientlyCollaborative and team-orientedAdaptable to change and open to learningTakes ownership and delivers independently