FP&A Manager

# FP&A Manager ## Company Overview Varsity Edification is an education-focused organization based out of Hyderabad. The company works closely with institutions to deliver structured, outcome-driven learning programs. It is important to note that this is not a pure edtech or content platform; rather, it is a delivery- and operations-heavy business. Finance plays a very active role in the organization, especially in planning, forecasting, cost control, and performance tracking. As the business scales, Varsity Edification is strengthening its Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to bring more data-backed visibility into growth and decision-making. ## Job Summary The FP&A Manager role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis. The individual will contribute to monthly reporting and variance analysis while partnering with cross-functional teams to support business decisions. This position goes beyond reporting and requires the candidate to help leadership understand the implications of the financial data for the business. ## Responsibilities - Develop and manage the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities. - Conduct financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decision-making. - Prepare monthly financial reports and perform variance analysis to track performance against budget. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive business decisions. - Prepare presentations to communicate financial findings and implications to leadership. - Enhance financial processes and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting. ## Qualifications - **Education:** Chartered Accountant (CA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) is required. - **Skills:** - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Experience with financial reporting and analysis. - Knowledge of tools like Power BI or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. - Proficiency in Telugu is mandatory due to collaboration with local teams. - Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ## Preferred Skills - Experience in an education-focused or operationally-driven business. - Familiarity with performance tracking and cost control measures. - Analytical mindset with a focus on strategic financial management. ## Experience - A few years of relevant experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, particularly in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. ## Environment - The position is based out of Hyderabad, and candidates should be comfortable working in a delivery- and operations-heavy environment. ## Salary Estimated salary range is not provided. ## Growth Opportunities This opportunity offers end-to-end FP&A exposure, visibility with senior stakeholders, and the chance to work where finance closely ties into real operational decisions. ## Benefits - Details of offered benefits are not specified, but typically include professional development opportunities and potential performance bonuses.