Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - Automobile/Retail

Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic finance leader to drive strategic financial planning and reporting . This role involves close collaboration with leadership, investors, and board members to ensure robust financial management, forecasting, and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial modeling expertise, data-driven insights, and a strategic mindset to support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Reporting & Leadership Interaction: Oversee management financial statements and reporting, ensuring accurate insights for leadership, investors, and board members.

- Strategic Financial Planning: Lead long-range financial planning, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and re-forecasts, leveraging complex financial modeling.

- Performance Monitoring & KPI Tracking: Establish a real-time, KPI-driven financial reporting framework to track results against plans effectively.

- Investor Relations Support: Collaborate with the Investor Relations team on financial forecasts and models for key initiatives such as fundraising and debt strategies.

- Business & Operations Partnering: Work closely with the COO and key teams on demand planning, production capacity, and project lead times to align financial plans with operational goals.

- Management Information Systems (MIS): Publish periodic financial reports, covering Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow statements, for leadership review.

- Digital Transformation & Analytics: Drive financial data analytics and digital transformation, including the implementation of the COPA module in SAP and the development of interactive dashboards.

- Regulatory Compliance: Partner with compliance teams to stay updated on statutory regulations and assess their impact on financial and business strategies.

- Industry & Competitive Analysis: Monitor EV industry trends, conduct competitive benchmarking, and provide insights at both macro and micro levels to drive informed decision-making.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

- Expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and business forecasting.

- Proficiency in Excel (including Macros), PowerPoint, and ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus).

- Hands-on experience in business data platforms and financial reporting tools.

- 8-10 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably in the automobile or retail sector.

- Strong independent thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

- Agile, start-up mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) with 10-15 years of relevant experience in the automobile or retail industry.