Deputy General Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - CA

About the role:

Be part of one of India's leading Agri-solutions organizations, publicly listed in 1964 and enriching the lives of nearly 3 million farmers across the entire agricultural value chain.

Join a high-performing organization with a turnover of 31,827 Crore in FY 2025 - 26.

Position Purpose:

The role leads financial planning & analysis, providing a consolidated view of various businesses, locations and strategic initiatives.

Key support in the strategic planning process and roll out of a long-term business plan for the company.

Develop, communicate, analyse and enable execution of strategic initiatives.

Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic:

- Key support in the strategic planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting exercise for the company.

- Analyze key business drivers, industry and competition. Support in preparation of regular business risk assessments.

- Establish business intelligent reports & dashboards to streamline the financial and operational MIS across various businesses, locations, and initiatives.

- Prepare financial modelling and sensitivity analysis for strategic initiatives and new business opportunities.

- Support in development of Balance Score Card for the Corporate Function.

- Provide support for Board and Investor presentations.

- Evaluate investment committee proposals and summarise to senior management for decision making.

- Work closely with the group CSPD on their requirements.

Operational:

- Consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financials and reports, perform variance analysis and submit for management reviews within timelines.

- Analyse financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations.

- Support in developing analytical dashboards and CFO cockpit.

- Lead development of standardised templates for business reviews.

- Quarterly compilation, analysis and commentary on competition results.

- Facilitate compilation and approval of Balance Score Card (BSC) for the Corporate Function.

- Monitor and compile BSC performance on a quarterly and annual basis.

- Collate information for monthly BGMCs, minute and track actions.

- Support in monitoring the progress of Long Term Strategic (LTS) plan.

- Handle subsidiary related activities from planning to closing of annual books of accounts.

- Handle the queries of Corporate Strategic Planning Division (CSPD) and respond after evaluation.

Financial:

- Ensure quality, analytics and speed in strategic plans.

- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial matters.

- Closely work with the accounting team on compliance to accounting standards and guidelines.

Educational Qualification: CA

Experience: 10 - 12 years of professional experience with minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in planning & analysis, variable costing and corporate reporting.

Industry Preference:

Experience in the manufacturing sector having worked in a company with multi locational plants and large or complex distribution network.

Skills:

- Business acumen and understanding of macro and business drivers.

- Ability to strategize and translate strategies into executable actions.

- Deep analytical skills and attention to detail.

- Working knowledge of SAP system.

- Ability to extract from competitive strategies.

Competencies:

- Excellent team player.

- Influencing skills and ability to connect with various stakeholders.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.