Manager- Financial Planning and Strategy

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  • Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Manager Financial Planning & StrategyRole Type: High-Impact / Cross-Functional LeadershipEducation: MBA/PGP from a Tier-1 Institute (IIM preferred)Professional Background: 3+ years of high-performance experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, or Transaction Advisory (Big 4). Strong background in deal-side mechanics or portfolio monitoring, with a deep understanding of how operational efficiency translates into bottom-line growth. Prior experience in Agri-Tech or FMCG portfolio companies is highly desirable.The OpportunityWe are a self-financed, farmer-owned FMCG powerhouse that controls its entire ecosystem from the soil to the supermarket shelf. Operating without the constraints of external debt, we move with the speed of a startup and the stability of an established conglomerate.We are looking for a Manager of Financial Planning & Strategy to act as the "connective tissue" of our organization. This is not a back-office role. You will be the strategic bridge between the CEO, Finance Head, and Operational Leads, translating raw data into the fuel that drives our end-to-end value chain.Core Responsibilities1. Strategic Financial Orchestration
  • Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and dynamic quarterly forecasting.
  • Ensure financial targets are perfectly synced with production capacities and sales velocity.
  • Build and stress-test robust financial models to support long-term business planning.
2. Value Chain & Supply Chain Intelligence
  • Audit and optimize the financial health of our end-to-end supply chain, from procurement to retail.
  • Partner with the Import/Export Manager to manage forex exposure and trade finance.
  • Work with the Production Team to identify unit-level cost efficiencies and margin expansion opportunities.
3. Performance & Cash Management
  • Monitor Cash Flow, Working Capital, and Liquidity with a focus on self-sustained growth.
  • Design and track "Next-Gen" KPIs that measure operational excellence beyond the standard P&L.
  • Lead risk assessment initiatives, providing the CEO with mitigation strategies for market volatility.
4. Advisory & Decision Support
  • Serve as a Financial Advisor to the CEO, providing data-backed rationales for CAPEX investments and new market entries.
  • Collaborate with the Sales Head on pricing strategies and trade spend optimization.
Candidate Profile
  • Academic Excellence: MBA/PGP from a premier Indian Institute of Management (IIM) or equivalent.
  • The "Hustle" Factor: As a self-financed company, we value "frugal innovation." You must be comfortable with ambiguity and have a bias for action.
  • Analytical Prowess: Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to see the "story" behind the numbers.
  • Communication: Sophisticated stakeholder management skills able to influence a factory floor manager just as effectively as the Board of Directors.

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