Manager - FP&A

Job description Job Title: Manager FP&A Location: Mohali Working Days: 2 working Saturdays, rest five days a week. Website: Shift Timing: 11 am to 8 pm IST About us: DNA Growth is a leading professional services firm that offers business planning and virtual CFO solutions to startup and mid-enterprise clientele in North America and the MENA region. We combine people, processes, and tech to empower our client’s growth and success. About the role: We are looking for a financial professional who is excited about the financial planning and analysis department of a client. They will also be responsible for tracking a company's financial plan and analyzing the company's performance, alongside changes and market trends. The Candidate should be strongly a result-driven person capable of working in a customer-demanding environment where multi-tasking and time management skills are critical. Roles & Responsibilities: Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standards and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking Responsible for quality assurance of content produced by junior analysts in the team Required Skills/Experience: MBA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics may also apply Proven work experience in a quantitatively-heavy role Strong quantitative and analytical competency Strong verbal and written skills Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.