Financial Planning & Analysis, Central Reporting - Senior Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis, Central Reporting - Senior Manager based in India. This senior finance role sits within a centralized reporting and analytics function supporting business-unit leadership and CFO teams. You will provide sophisticated financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting support across a global financial services environment. The position combines hands-on analytical work with subject-matter expertise and opportunities to influence business decisions. You will translate complex financial information into clear insights, executive presentations, and actionable recommendations. The role also involves supporting profitability analysis, revenue reviews, P&L reporting, and performance management across multiple dimensions. As a senior team member, you will guide analysts, contribute to projects, and help strengthen team capabilities and reporting standards. This is a highly visible, collaborative environment suited to a proactive finance leader who thrives on ownership, precision, and tight deadlines. Lead the delivery of accurate, high-quality financial reporting and analytics within agreed timelines, supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities. Provide FP&A support for forecasting, budgeting, revenue reviews, profitability analysis, and other financial planning activities. Develop variance analyses and executive-level summaries that clearly explain business performance, trends, drivers, and financial implications. Prepare direct and indirect P&L reporting, consolidated reporting analytics, management presentations, and monthly business review materials. Analyze multi-dimensional profitability across areas such as business units, regions, products, and clients, including multi-currency analysis where required. Partner with CFO teams and business leadership to understand analytical needs, determine appropriate approaches, and deliver relevant insights. Act as a subject-matter expert on assigned financial management topics and contribute to complex accounting and financial analyses. Respond to ad hoc management requests and enquiries, balancing multiple priorities and high-pressure deadlines. Review reporting and analytical deliverables for accuracy and present findings to financial and non-financial stakeholders at varying levels of seniority. Participate in and manage finance-related projects, process improvements, and centralized reporting initiatives. Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced analysts while supporting team management, training, competency development, and ongoing performance monitoring. Build strong relationships with business-unit and cross-functional teams and proactively identify opportunities to improve reporting and decision support. Requirements: Master's degree in Finance or an equivalent discipline, combined with 10+ years of relevant experience . Significant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis within a global or multinational environment, ideally supporting business or product-line executives. Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and communicating financial insights. Experience with multi-dimensional profitability analysis covering business, product, region, and/or client dimensions. Experience with centralized reporting, revenue and expense workflows, headcount analysis, allocations, and related financial processes. Prior controller experience is advantageous, as is experience managing finance projects. Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, including financial products and institutional environments. Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and sound workbook maintenance practices; proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and related Microsoft Office tools is also expected. Familiarity with Hyperion Essbase Smart View