Director - Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Noida / Delhi NCR

Function: Finance

About The Role

We are looking for a strategic and commercially oriented Director FP&A to lead Financial Planning & Analysis, business finance, financial modelling and strategic finance initiatives. The role will partner closely with the CFO, CEO, business heads and cross-functional leadership to drive data-led decision-making, optimise capital allocation and support the company's revenue and EBITDA objectives.

The ideal candidate will combine strong FP&A fundamentals with business acumen, financial modelling, M&A exposure and strategic thinking, and should be able to translate complex financial and business data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & AnalysisLead the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning process across the organisation. Own monthly P&L reporting, management reporting and Budget vs. Actual / Forecast vs. Actual analysis. Partner with business and functional leaders to drive revenue, EBITDA, margin and cost-efficiency targets. Identify key business drivers, risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to the CFO and senior management. Monitor departmental OPEX, CAPEX and resource utilisation to ensure adherence to approved budgets. Track business performance through relevant financial and operational KPIs. Business Finance & Strategic PartneringAct as a strategic finance partner to business heads and leadership teams. Support business decisions through market, product, customer and profitability analysis. Develop business cases and financial models for new products, markets, investments and strategic initiatives. Support pricing strategy, commercial analysis, sales productivity and margin optimisation. Evaluate ROI and cost-benefit implications of key business initiatives and investments. Translate complex financial information into concise, business-relevant insights for decision-making. Financial Modelling & Strategic FinanceBuild and review sophisticated financial models for business planning, investment decisions and strategic initiatives. Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis and financial impact assessments. Support capital allocation decisions and evaluate optimal deployment of company resources. Analyse business performance, unit economics, margins and key SaaS/business metrics as applicable. Develop dashboards and analytical tools to improve visibility into business performance. M&A and Corporate FinancePartner with the M&A / Corporate Finance team on potential acquisitions and strategic transactions. Develop financial models and valuation analyses for acquisition targets and new investment opportunities. Support financial due diligence, including assessment of revenue, costs, profitability, working capital and business drivers. Identify financial risks, revenue leakages and improvement opportunities during due diligence. Support post-merger integration through financial planning, reporting, synergy tracking and performance monitoring. Work closely with external advisors, bankers and other transaction stakeholders. Cash Flow & Capital ManagementMonitor the company's cash flow position and provide visibility into sources and uses of cash. Support working capital optimisation and cash-flow forecasting. Analyse capital requirements and support capital allocation decisions. Partner with the CFO on fundraising, banking relationships and strategic financing initiatives, where required. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure integrity of financial information used for decision-making. MIS, Analytics & AutomationOwn and enhance monthly/quarterly MIS and management reporting for the CFO and CEO. Build dashboards and automated reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel or similar platforms. Drive the adoption of advanced analytics and automation across FP&A processes. Improve reporting accuracy, timeliness and quality through technology and process improvements. Establish standardised reporting frameworks and performance dashboards across functions. Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementWork closely with the CFO, CEO, business heads and functional leaders on strategic and financial priorities. Present financial insights, forecasts, scenarios and recommendations to senior management. Collaborate with Sales, Commercial, Operations, Engineering, HR and other functions to improve financial performance. Lead and mentor the FP&A team and build a high-performing, data-driven finance organisation. Manage relationships with external stakeholders including bankers, consultants, auditors and transaction advisors.

Key Deliverables

Accurate and timely annual budgets, forecasts and long-range plans. Strong visibility into revenue, EBITDA, margins, OPEX, CAPEX and cash flow. High-quality MIS and dashboards for CEO/CFO decision-making. Robust financial models for investments, new products, markets and M&A .