Associate Vice President - Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Title:Associate Vice President – Financial Planning & AnalysisPurpose:Reporting to the Head - Financial Planning & Analysis, this role supports various businesses within the network to achieve their growth objectives through effective budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.Education:Postgraduate in Management OR Chartered Accountant (CA)Experience:10–12 years of relevant experienceLocation:MumbaiReporting Relationship:Head – Financial Planning & AnalysisBusiness/Function:Finance & AccountsKey Responsibilities:1. Financial Planning & Mid-Range Plan (MRP)Collaborate with business and functional heads to analyze key factors impacting profitability.Lead/support the annual Mid-Range Plan preparation by liaising with stakeholders.Monitor operational spends and budgets; identify issues affecting profitability.Recommend tools/methods to track progress on strategic goals.Oversee preparation of monthly/quarterly management reports (MIS) ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.Key Metrics:Timely achievement of strategic goalsBusiness objectives metQuality and accuracy of insights and reports2. Forecasting & BudgetingPartner with business/functional heads to finalize channel/function-wise budgets.Review budgeting templates and reports; guide team for improved effectiveness.Support annual budgeting exercise by designing robust forecasting models and assumptions.Key Metrics:Adherence to budgeting timelinesAccuracy of reports and calculations