Manager – Financial Planning

Location: Surat, Gujarat
Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Industry: Luxury Gems & Jewellery Retail
Salary Range: ₹12 – 15 LPA (Fixed, Non-Negotiable for Relocating Candidates)

We are a prominent player in the luxury Gems & Jewellery retail sector, with a strong legacy and a fast-growing national footprint. The Group generates an annual turnover of over INR 5,000 Crores and is now preparing for its next major milestone — an Initial Public Offering (IPO) planned within the next 1 to 2 years. To support this high-growth and transformation journey, we are strengthening our FP&A function with a strategic hire.

The Manager – FP&A will work closely with the CFO to lead key financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and business performance analysis initiatives across the Group. The role requires a high-performing Chartered Accountant with a strong industry background and experience in FP&A to deliver actionable insights, enable efficient decision-making, and support automation and strategic planning initiatives.

• Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting process in collaboration with department heads and functional leaders.
  

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of assumptions, with appropriate cost controls and revenue planning.
  

• Prepare budget review decks, forecasts, and variance analysis presentations for senior management.
  

• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI tracking tools with a focus on automation and performance monitoring.
  

• Build and manage financial models for Cash Flow, P&L, and Balance Sheet planning.
  

• Assist in tracking the Group's 5-year strategic financial plan.
  

• Prepare and deliver monthly/quarterly MIS, financial summaries, and Board-level reporting materials.
  

• Analyze business performance trends, identify risks/opportunities, and present financial insights to leadership.
  

• Provide structured and timely variance analysis with root cause understanding.
  

• Work on developing internal performance reports to support operational excellence.
  

• Drive and support special initiatives around reporting automation, process simplification, and business case analysis.
  

• Partner with business stakeholders to translate financial data into strategic insights and recommendations.
  

• Support preparation of interim and annual consolidated financials.
  

• Assist in accounting analysis and technical matters relevant to Group financial statements.
  

• Provide financial inputs to the Group's risk management process for improved risk visibility and mitigation.
  
  

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines
  

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in core FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, MIS, or business finance roles
  

• Industry experience is mandatory – preferably from product-based companies such as retail, consumer goods, luxury, manufacturing, etc.
  

• Candidates from consulting firms will not be considered, unless from a Big Four firm with direct experience in audit or accounting
  

• Preference given to candidates with solid experience in corporate finance, business planning, and financial reporting
  

• Candidates currently based in Surat will be preferred
  

• Outstation candidates must be willing to relocate to Surat at their own cost
  

• No accommodation or relocation assistance will be provided
  

• Compensation remains unchanged for relocating candidates
  
  

• Strong financial and analytical skills with hands-on expertise in Excel, reporting, and financial modeling
  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact effectively with senior management
  

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing large datasets with strategic thinking
  

• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive financial discipline across the organization