Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Job Role Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst / Finance Business Partner Experience: 4 to 6 Years Location: Bangalore Job Summary We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance professional with 4 to 8 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Stakeholder Management. The candidate will support business verticals by providing financial insights, planning support, and performance analysis to enable strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Financial Analysis & Reporting - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and MIS dashboards. Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.Support management with variance analysis and profitability analysis.Ensure accuracy and timely submission of reports. Budgeting & Forecasting - Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities.Monitor budget utilization and analyse deviations against forecasts.Work closely with business teams to gather financial inputs and assumptions.Support financial planning initiatives and cost optimization exercises. Vertical Support - Partner with different business verticals to provide finance support. Track financial KPIs and operational metrics for business units.Provide decision-making support through financial modelling and analysis.Coordinate with cross-functional teams for business planning activities. Stakeholder Collaboration - Collaborate with internal stakeholders including operations, HR, procurement, and leadership teams. Present financial insights and recommendations to management.Support audit requirements and compliance-related activities.Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in finance operations. Required Skills Technical Skills - Financial Analysis & Reporting Budgeting and ForecastingFinance & Accounts OperationsPlanning and Cost ManagementVariance AnalysisMIS Reporting Soft Skills - Strong stakeholder management and communication skillsAnalytical and problem-solving abilitiesAttention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment Qualification - Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related fieldMBA (Finance) / CA / CMA / CPA is preferred Preferred Tools - Advanced ExcelPower BI / TableauERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar finance tools Experience Required - 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Business Finance roles. .