Financial Planning Analyst

About the Company

Established in 1989, Rollick is today, amongst the largest manufacturers of frozen dessert in Eastern India, with state of the art manufacturing units in Kolkata. It has a fast growing network of over 500 distributors across the region. Rollick's product range includes a variety of ready to eat cups, sticks, cones, take home tubs and bulk packs. These products are available in more than 20,000 retail outlets and 600 pushcarts. Rollick has a unique range of products catering to all tastes and preferences. Selling within a price range of Rs 5-50 for a single consumption pack, the aim is to be affordable by all. Today, Rollick is present in 15 states and has plans to soon be available pan India.

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Location: Kolkata ( Sector-V )

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About the Role

The Financial Planning & Analyst supports the finance function by leading project management initiatives, improving business processes, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and providing data-driven insights to senior management. The role is essential in identifying cost-saving opportunities, driving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decisions to ensure the company's financial health and growth. The role requires minimal travel for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Project Management:
• Lead and manage key finance projects, ensuring on-time delivery, resource optimization, and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify inefficiencies in current business processes and propose solutions to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and enhance productivity across the organization.
• Implement best practices and monitor progress post-implementation.
• Financial Analysis:
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support decision-making, including profitability analysis, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
• Provide financial modelling to evaluate potential investments and business opportunities.
• Cost-saving Initiatives:
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for cost reduction and process efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to implement initiatives that result in measurable cost savings.
• Data-driven Insights:
• Analyse financial, sales and operational data to generate actionable insights for senior management.
• Create reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and make recommendations that support the company's strategic goals.
• Support Strategic Decisions:
• Provide analytical support to senior management in evaluating strategic options, mergers, acquisitions, or expansions.
• Assess financial risks and returns to guide critical decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in business analysis, project management, or financial analysis within the manufacturing industry

Required Skills

• Technical:
• Business Modelling & Analysis
• Advanced Excel & Data Visualization Tools
• Project Management Software Proficiency
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Business Process Optimization Techniques
• Behavioural:
• Analytical Precision
• Attention to Detail
• Strategic Thinking
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Problem-Solving Orientation
• Influencing
• Result Orientation
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Proactive Initiative & Continuous Improvement Mindset

Preferred Skills

• KRA & KPI
• Lead projects: Project completion and outcomes.
• Improve business processes: Process efficiencies and cost reductions.
• Provide financial analysis: Accuracy and relevance of reports.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities: Achieved cost savings.
• Present data-driven insights: Insight Accuracy Rate (Percentage of insights and data interpretations that accurately reflect business outcomes).