Lead,Financial Planning & Analysis-FP&A

Position Summary

The Lead, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a high-visibility, high-impact role designed for a finance professional who combines sharp analytical skills with strong business acumen and executive communication ability. This role is a direct strategic partner to the CEO, providing financial intelligence that drives growth and operational decisions across the organisation.

The Lead FP&A will own firm’s end-to-end planning cycle — from annual budgeting through rolling forecasts and real-time performance management. Beyond modelling, this role is expected to generate insights, surface risks proactively, and tell a coherent financial story to leadership. The right candidate thinks like a business operator, models like a finance professional, and communicates like a trusted advisor.

Key Responsibilities

1.  Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Own the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial forecasts across all business units and service lines.
  

• Build, maintain, and continuously refine integrated three-statement models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
  

• Develop and maintain scenario models (base, upside, downside) to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions.
  

• Drive the monthly and quarterly forecast refresh process in partnership with practice heads and department leads.
  

2.  CEO & Executive Partnering

• Serve as the primary financial advisor and analytical partner to the CEO on business performance, investments, and strategic initiatives.
  

• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial dashboards and board-level reports with clear, actionable narratives.
  

• Translate financial data into business stories — identifying trends, red flags, and growth levers ahead of the curve.
  

• Support the CEO in evaluating new service lines, partnerships, M&A opportunities, and financing scenarios.
  

3.  Business Performance Management

• Define, track, and report on KPIs across Sales, Delivery, and Operations aligned to Firm’s business objectives.
  

• Lead variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs. forecast) with root-cause commentary and recommended corrective actions.
  

• Partner with Sales and Delivery heads to develop business cases, project profitability analyses, and client investment decisions.
  

• Drive headcount planning and cost efficiency analysis in close collaboration with HR and COO.
  

4.  Financial Infrastructure & Reporting

• Own the management reporting calendar and ensure timely, accurate delivery of all financial reports.
  

• Lead the evaluation and adoption of FP&A tools or dashboarding platforms to improve speed and quality of financial insights.
  

• Establish scalable processes, data standards, and governance frameworks as the firm grows.
  

• Liaise with the statutory accounting team to ensure alignment between management accounts and audited financials.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA (Finance) or CA / CMA qualification strongly preferred.
  

• 6–10 years of progressive FP&A experience, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
  

• Demonstrated track record of working directly with C-suite leaders, including preparing and delivering CEO/Board-level presentations.
  

• Advanced financial modelling skills — three-statement models, DCF, scenario analysis, sensitivity tables, and unit economics.
  

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Power BI or similar BI tools.
  

• Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar); experience with GreytHR or analogous platforms is an advantage.
  

• Strong command of Indian accounting standards, GST, and statutory compliance requirements relevant to a technology services business.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication — able to distil complex analysis into sharp, executive-ready narratives.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an IT services, software, or technology organisation.
  

• Exposure to project-based or professional services revenue models (time-and-material, fixed-price, retainer).
  

• Experience supporting fundraising, due diligence, or investor reporting processes.
  

• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, or the broader Microsoft ecosystem (relevant given Firm’s Microsoft partnership heritage).
  

• Track record of building or scaling FP&A processes in a growing mid-sized company.
  

What you bring:

• Strategic Thinking
  

• Executive Presence
  

• Analytical Rigour
  

• Influence Without Authority
  

• Ownership Mindset
  

What We Offer

• A strategic seat alongside the CEO — your analysis will directly shape company decisions.
  

• Competitive fixed compensation commensurate with experience, plus performance-linked variable pay.
  

• Comprehensive health insurance for employee and dependants.
  

• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements based in Bengaluru.
  

• Opportunity to build and own the FP&A function in a fast-growing technology organisation.
  

• Collaborative leadership culture with direct access to the founding and senior management team.