Planning & Budgeting Analyst

Key Accountabilities: • Annual Budget planning, Monthly and Rolling forecasting activity for revenue and all cost lines in P&L in complex and diverse business models • Effective forecast story boarding, capturing key insights backed by relevant. Data and Quantitative Analytics, Business Analysis and Analog Analysis. • Creates variance analysis reports and financial models. • Leads real-time financial performance monitoring. • Escalates any financial issues to management. • Sets and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives. • Completes market research and comparable company analysis. • Recommends strategies for increasing financial performance. • Presents detailed monthly financial reports to managers. • Uses popular financial planning and analysis software. • Manages more-junior financial planning analysts. • Collaborates with senior members of the accounting and finance teams Skill • Demonstrates excellent financial and quantitative skills. • Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills. • Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills. • Works independently using project management skills. • Builds strong working relationships and has exceptional leadership skills. • Learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Requirements: • Educational: CA or MBA in Finance • Work Experience: 5-7 years of experience in similar roles preferably in FMCG or Consumer Goods companies Preferred - Good communication and Interpersonal skills. Should be able to collaborate and manage internal and external stake holders. High agility and drive for results