Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) oversees financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting to support strategic decision‑making and improve financial performance. The role ensures data integrity, optimises budgeting processes and delivers key financial insights to management.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and reporting to identify trends, variances and performance metrics, providing actionable insights for management.
• Assist in developing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and long‑term financial projections aligned with business objectives.
• Perform variance analysis, compare actual results against budgets/forecasts and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and present accurate MIS reports, including store‑wise P&L statements, balance sheets and other financial reports.
• Evaluate CAPEX proposals, perform ledger scrutiny, trial balance reviews and general ledger reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.

Required profile

• 5‑7 years of experience in Management Information Systems (MIS) or IT management, with leadership responsibilities.
• Proficiency in database management, data analysis and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and project management capabilities.

Required skills

• MIS
• Database management
• Data analysis
• ERP systems