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Sr. Manager Financial Planning & Analysis


Company : Times Network


Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Manager / Sr. Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – TV & Digital Department: Finance Location: Mumbai Reporting to: General Manager – Finance Experience Required: 6+ years post-qualification Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance) Role Overview: We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented professional to join our finance team as Manager – FP&A, supporting the TV and Digital business verticals. This role involves leading budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision support, while collaborating closely with senior business leaders, content, sales, marketing, and distribution teams. Key Responsibilities: Business Planning & Forecasting Lead the financial planning cycle including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans for TV and digital businesses Consolidate revenue and cost projections across business functions (Content, Ad Sales, Distribution, Marketing) 2. Performance Management Monitor and evaluate business performance by comparing actuals vs. budget/forecast and identifying key drivers of variances. Prepare and deliver monthly MIS reports, business dashboards, and financial review decks to senior leadership. 3. Strategic Analysis & Decision Support Evaluate revenue enhancement and cost optimization opportunities. Support business teams with data-driven insights for negotiations, market expansion, and operational improvements. 4. Reporting & Automation Own the development of executive-level presentations (Board, CEO, Investors) using PowerPoint. Leverage Power BI, Tableau, and Excel to build automated dashboards and improve reporting efficiency. Ensure accurate and timely data reporting and support audit and compliance requirements. 5. Stakeholder Engagement Act as finance business partner to key stakeholders in Sales, Content, Programming, Marketing, and Operations. Foster collaboration between finance and business teams to align financial outcomes with strategic goals. Manage expectations and influence decisions through data-backed storytelling. Candidate Profile:- Educational Background: - CA or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute. Work Experience: - Minimum 6+ years of post-qualification experience in FP&A, business finance, or strategy. - Preferably in Media, OTT, Digital Platforms, FMCG, or other fast-paced consumer-centric industries. Technical Skills:- Advanced Excel: dynamic models, pivot tables, macros. - PowerPoint: strong presentation design and storytelling ability. - Power BI / Tableau: data modeling and dashboarding. - Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, etc. Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Analytical mindset with a structured problem-solving approach. - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven. - Ability to thrive in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment. What We Offer: - A dynamic team environment where you can drive real business impact. - Exposure to fast-evolving digital media trends and decision-making at the leadership level.