FP&A Analyst

Finance • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • 5+ years in FP&A, financial planning, corporate finance, or related analytical finance role.
  • CA or MBA (Finance) required; degree alone is not sufficient.
  • Build/manage financial models and perform monthly variance analysis vs. budget/forecast with insights.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

2,500,000 INR – 3,000,000 INR (Annum)

Description

Overview

We are looking for an FP&A Analyst to strengthen our Finance & Accounts function. This role will support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and commercial decision-making support such as pricing reviews and cost optimization, working closely with business and functional leaders to provide financial insight that drives decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans
  • Build and manage financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis.
  • Analyze monthly financial performance vs. budget/forecast and prepare variance analysis with actionable insights.
  • Prepare management reporting packs, board decks, and investor/leadership presentations.
  • Partner with department heads to track departmental spend, headcount cost, and hiring budget vs. plan.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close processes in coordination with the Accounts team.
  • Track key business metrics and KPIs, and maintain dashboards for leadership visibility.
  • Assist in cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis.
  • Support ad-hoc financial analysis for pricing, new initiatives, and cost optimization projects.
  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial systems and reporting tools.
  • Maintain segmental and Project P&L, support pricing, own the revenue analytics and cost optimization across the company.

Qualifications & Experience :

  • CA or MBA (Finance) required — a graduate degree alone will not be sufficient.
  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, corporate finance, or a related analytical finance role.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (financial modeling, pivot tables); familiarity with BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) a plus.
  • Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills — able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
  • Experience in a fast-paced startup or tech environment preferred.
  • Self-starter, comfortable managing multiple priorities and tight timelines.
  • High presentation skills, being able to leverage AI tools.
  • Experience in B2B SaaS is highly preferred.
  • Prior exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Zoho Books).
  • Experience supporting fundraising, due diligence, or investor reporting.
  • Basic SQL or data analysis skills.
  • Experience in the Energy space.