FP&A Analyst

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and analysis cycle by building, updating, and refining quarterly and annual operating plans (AOP) across all geographies.
• Conduct regular variance analysis (MIS) to explain actuals versus plan, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Take complete ownership of cash flow forecasting and analysis, monitoring inflows and outflows across business entities, identifying timing gaps, and ensuring optimal liquidity.
• Deliver timely, accurate reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting key SaaS metrics such as MRR, ARR, churn, and more.
• Consolidate and reconcile financial data from various sources—such as Zoho Books, Chargebee, and other tools—even when data is incomplete or inconsistent.
• Partner closely with the CEO, Finance Controller, and business heads to challenge assumptions and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate new initiatives, pricing strategies, market expansion, and business pivots.
• Drive automation and process improvements in financial reporting to enhance speed, accuracy, and reliability.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support for fundraising, investor relations, audits, and compliance requirements.

Required Skills

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related discipline. CA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of FP&A experience, ideally in SaaS, tech startups, or multi-entity international companies.
• Advanced financial modelling and strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with Stripe, Zoho Books, Chargebee, Pazy, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to senior leadership.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous startup environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Build and communicate a clear narrative through documents and presentations.

Ideal Candidate

• Data and dashboards are accurate, as near real-time as possible, well structured.
• Quarterly and annual operating plans are actively used by leadership.
• Variance analyses are timely, insightful, and enable proactive decision-making.
• Management reporting is clear, reliable, and drives transparency and accountability.
• Financial processes and data integration are continuously improving through automation and standardization.
• You are seen as a trusted partner to leadership, helping steer growth confidently.