FP & A DIRECTOR

Job Description : FP & A DIRECTOR INDIA a globally recognised organisation undergoing significant transformation within its finance operations. With a strong focus on innovation, process excellence, and digital enablement, the organisation is building a high-impact finance shared services capability to support global operations. Job Description • Lead the FP&A function for the India organisation, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. • Partner with the CFO and business leaders to provide strategic financial insights and decision support. • Own business planning, variance analysis, profitability analysis, and enterprise budgeting. • Drive pricing strategy and support commercial decision-making across services-led business units. • Develop and execute initiatives to improve gross margins, operating margins, and overall business profitability. • Evaluate investments, new business opportunities, and strategic growth initiatives through financial modelling and business case development. • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to executive leadership on financial performance and business outcomes. • Lead cost optimisation initiatives while balancing growth objectives and service quality. • Build financial rigour, accountability, and performance management frameworks across the organisation. The Successful Applicant • Qualified CA or CMA with 18+ years of experience is mandatory. • Significant experience leading FP&A, strategic finance, commercial finance, or business finance functions. • Strong background within services-led organisations; GCC exposure is advantageous when combined with services experience. • Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and profitability management. • Strong understanding of margins, cost management, expense control, and business performance drivers. • Experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing strategic business decisions. • Proven capability in business planning, variance analysis, and commercial finance. • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both internal and external business partners. • Experience driving finance transformation, performance improvement, and organisational profitability. What's on Offer • Opportunity to lead a high-impact FP&A and commercial finance function. • Direct interaction with the CFO and senior leadership team. • Strategic role with significant influence on business planning and profitability. • Leadership position within a growing technology and services environment. • Opportunity to shape financial strategy, pricing, and long-term business performance.

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