Deputy Manager- FP&A

What you will do
Budgeting & Forecasting and month closing:

• Support in preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

• Consolidate inputs from business teams and ensure alignment with company goals.

• Ensure books closure within the agreed timelines and rollout the P&L for management reviews

Cashflow Projection & Working Capital Analysis:

• Prepare short-term and long-term cashflow projections to ensure liquidity visibility.

• Monitor working capital (receivables, payables, inventory) and highlight risks/opportunities.

• Provide insights on cashflow impact of business decisions, capex, and financing needs.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Prepare monthly management reports (P&L, Cash flow, variance analysis).

• Track actual vs. budget/forecast performance, identify variances, and explain key drivers.

• Support preparation of dashboards and KPIs for business leadership.

Business Partnering:

• Work closely with business stakeholders (sales, operations, marketing, etc.) to provide financial insights and decision support.

• Support evaluation of new business initiatives, investments, and cost-saving opportunities.

Competition Intelligence & Market Benchmarking:

• Conduct periodic review of competition and industry benchmarks on revenue models, pricing, user growth, cost structures, and profitability.

• Track emerging market trends and competitor strategies, and provide insights to leadership for strategic decision-making.

User Cohort & Growth Analysis:

• Perform cohort analysis to assess user acquisition, retention, repeat purchase behavior, and lifetime value (LTV).

• Provide insights into user economics to support pricing, promotions, and product strategy.

Post–listing Support:

• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports in line with regulatory requirements.

• Support creation of earnings call decks, board presentations, and investor updates.

• Coordinate with Investor Relations and external stakeholders for financial data requests.

• Ensure consistency and accuracy in disclosures, KPIs, and performance narratives.

Strategic Support:

• Assist in long-range planning, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis.

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.

Process Improvement:

• Enhance financial models, tools, and reporting processes for efficiency and accuracy.

• Support automation initiatives and implementation of FP&A tools.

What you will need
• Chartered Accountant 

• 2-4 years of experience. 

• Experience in analytics, implementing analytics/management reporting/planning tools like Cognos, Qlik, Hyperion, etc.

• Ability to anchor/steer central calibrations around strategy, decision making and prioritisation

• Proven ability to form strong collaborations with stakeholders