Budget Planning & Management • Lead preparation of annual operating plans, project budgets, business budgets, and financial forecasts. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to consolidate budget inputs and assumptions. • Develop project-wise and business-unit-wise budget models. • Monitor budget utilization and analyze variances against approved plans. • Ensure alignment of budgets with organizational goals and business strategies. Cash Flow Planning & Monitoring • Prepare short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts for projects and business operations. • Monitor fund inflows, outflows, liquidity requirements, and working capital needs. • Track project cash flow performance and recommend corrective actions where required. • Ensure adequate availability of funds for project execution and operational requirements. • Support strategic cash management and treasury planning initiatives. Financial Analysis & Reporting • Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast benchmarks. • Prepare MIS reports, financial dashboards, and management presentations. • Conduct trend analysis, variance analysis, scenario planning, and forecasting exercises. • Provide actionable insights to senior management on project and business performance. • Develop periodic reports covering project profitability, cash flow status, and fund utilization. Project Finance Support • Monitor project expenditures, cost commitments, and revenue projections. • Support project feasibility assessments, business case reviews, and investment evaluation exercises. • Coordinate with Project, Sales, Procurement, and Business teams for financial planning and tracking. • Track project-specific financial KPIs and recommend performance improvement measures. Cost Control & Financial Governance • Identify opportunities for cost optimization and enhanced financial efficiency. • Monitor adherence to approved budgets and financial control processes. • Support implementation of internal controls and financial governance practices. • Assist management in evaluating financial risks and mitigation measures. Stakeholder Management • Collaborate with Business Development, Projects, Sales, Procurement, Commercial, and Treasury teams. • Coordinate with auditors, finance controllers, and internal stakeholders for financial reviews. • Support leadership reviews and budget approval discussions. • Present financial analysis and budgeting recommendations to senior management. Process Improvement & Automation • Drive improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. • Support implementation of financial planning and reporting tools. • Develop automated MIS and dashboard solutions for efficient financial monitoring. • Promote best practices in budgeting and cash flow management. Educational Qualification • Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification from a reputed institution. • Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline. Experience • 8–12 years of experience in Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Cash Flow Management, Project Finance, or Business Finance. • Experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, Manufacturing, or Project-driven organizations preferred. • Strong exposure to budgeting cycles, financial forecasting, management reporting, and project financial analysis. • Experience in handling project-based financial planning and fund management will be preferred.