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The Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A) Manager will play a pivotal role in financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic business decision-making across multiple manufacturing units and entities. This role involves close collaboration with senior leadership, finance, and operational teams to drive financial efficiency and profitability. Additionally, the BP&A Manager will act as a strategic business partner, providing insights and recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Drive the annual budgeting, quarterly & month forecasting, long- range planning process for multiple manufacturing units & entities.
- Conduct variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast) and deliver insights to improve performance.
- Develop and track key financial and operational KPIs (e.g. Sales Price trend, Cost per UOM, Capacity utilization, Raw Material consumption trend)
- Prepare plant/entity level-level reports and management-level presentation with actionable recommendations.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as a finance business partner to Business & Plant Heads, Operations and Supply Chain team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sales price trend, product mix, drive cost optimization, productivity initiatives & capital investment decisions by provide data-driven insights, continuous engagement, suggesting strategies.
- Provide financial insights and analysis for new product introductions, process improvement, and strategic projects including post launch analysis.
- Review business assumptions constructively and facilitate stake holders to make sound decision-making by conducting financial scenario analyses and identifying growth opportunities
Cost & Profitability Analysis:
- Analyze margin/profitability and cost across different segments & regions.
- Identify cost-saving initiatives, process efficiencies, and areas for margin improvement
CAPEX & Investment Analysis:
- Evaluate capital expenditure proposal from manufacturing units, marketing & new product development team through ROI, Payback etc.
- Monitor ongoing projects spends ensure alignment with approved Budgets.
- Partner with project teams to ensure value realization post-investment.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Experience in multi-entity financial planning across diverse manufacturing units.
- Ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies.
- Exposure to cost accounting and process automation in manufacturing operations.
- Leadership capabilities with a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to Head of Finance.
- Works closely with business unit heads, operational teams, and senior executives.
Key Dimensions:
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Margin & Pricing Analytics
- Revenue & Channel Analytics
- Cost Control
- Capex & ROI Analysis
- Working Capital Management
- Performance Reporting
- Compliance & Governance
Job Specifications
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Qualified Professional in Finance - CA is MUST
- Strong expertise in financial modelling, data analytics, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Power BI, and advanced Excel tools for data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities with a data-driven mindset.
Professional Experience (how long)?
- 3-5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business partnering, or corporate finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Time Type:
Full time
