We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Analyst – FP&A to support financial planning, business performance analysis, and decision-making. The role will be responsible for generating meaningful business insights through financial analysis, identifying trends and improvement opportunities, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance business and financial performance. Key Responsibilities • Perform revenue analysis, including Price, Mix, and Volume (PMV) variance analysis. • Analyze product-wise costs, margins, and profitability across product segments and SKUs. • Support product costing for various product categories. • Monitor and analyze departmental spending against budget (Sales & Marketing, IT, HR, Administration, etc.). • Review the effectiveness of sales schemes and incentive programs. • Conduct inventory analysis across manufacturing locations, warehouses, and distribution centers. • Track and analyze inventory movements, including demonstration stock, loaner equipment, and R&D inventory. • Prepare management reports, dashboards, and business performance insights. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan (AOP) activities. • Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve financial and operational performance. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Monitor and report Marketing ROI against approved budgets. • Track Sales ROI and achievement against Annual Operating Plan (AOP). • Ensure inventory movement complies with company policies. • Improve working capital through effective finished goods inventory management. • Deliver timely and accurate business performance reports and financial analyses. Requirements Technical Competencies Mandatory • Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF/SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, Power Query, etc.) • Tableau or equivalent visualization tools Preferred • Experience with ERP and business applications such as SAP, Salesforce, Odoo, Power BI, or similar platforms. Behavioral Competencies Mandatory • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and presentation abilities • High attention to detail Preferred • Adaptability to change • Cross-functional collaboration • Business partnering mindset Education Mandatory • MBA (Finance), M.Com, CMA (Inter), or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Preferred • Qualified CMA or equivalent professional qualification. Professional Certifications Preferred • Power BI • Tableau • Other relevant Business Intelligence or Analytics certifications Experience • Overall Experience: 5–7 years • Relevant Experience: Minimum 5 years in FP&A, Business Finance, or Financial Analysis Preferred Industry Background • Manufacturing • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare • Consumer Products • Industrial Products