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About the Company:Epsilon Carbon founded in 2017 is India's first fully backward integrated carbon facility spanning 165-acres in Bellary, Karnataka, specializes in carbon black and specialty carbon with an annual capacity of 115,000 TPA and 320,000 TPA respectively. It caters to diverse sectors like aluminium, tyres, mechanical rubber goods, specialty and construction chemicals, dyes, and pigments etc. Backed by a committed workforce of over 700 employees and exporting products to 32 countries, Epsilon Carbon is well-positioned for sustained expansion with Carbon Black phase-2 facility, to raise capacity to 215,000 TPA, exemplify the excellence and fostering growth.Epsilon Carbon has signed a MoU with the Government of Odisha to invest Rs. 10,000 crores to build a mega project with overall capacity of 8,75,000 TPA making it one of the largest integrated carbon complexes in India. Epsilon Carbon operations have achieved 100% backward integration by utilizing captive feedstock and raw materials from the steel industry. With a Zero Liquid Discharge system, it reuses 100% of treated wastewater onsite and 100% of energy needs are met through the 17 MW captive power plant which operates on recovered waste gases.Website: LinkedIn: Business Planning & Analysis Lead will report directly to the Group CFO and serve as a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team. This role is central to shaping the organization’s financial direction through rigorous financial forecasting, long-term business planning, and advanced financial modelling.The incumbent will be responsible for building forward-looking insights, evaluating strategic opportunities, and driving performance through data-backed decision-making. The role goes beyond traditional FP&A by actively influencing business strategy, capital allocation, and growth initiatives, ensuring alignment between financial outcomes and organizational objectives.Responsibilities:Financial Forecasting & PlanningLead enterprise-wide financial forecasting, including short-term, mid-term, and long-range planning cyclesDevelop dynamic, driver-based forecasting models to provide visibility on revenue, costs, cash flows, and profitabilityConduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of market changes, cost fluctuations, and strategic decisionsContinuously refine forecasting accuracy through trend analysis and business intelligence inputs2. Strategic Business PlanningDrive the annual operating plan (AOP) and long-term strategic plan in alignment with organizational goalsPartner with leadership to translate business strategy into financial roadmaps and measurable KPIsSupport identification and evaluation of new growth opportunities, business expansions, and diversification strategiesProvide financial insights to guide pricing strategies, market entry decisions, and product portfolio optimization3. Advanced Financial ModellingBuild and maintain robust financial models for business planning, investment decisions, and strategic initiativesDevelop detailed models for capex evaluation, project feasibility, and return metrics (IRR, NPV, payback)Support scenario-based decision-making through customized models for different business situationsEnsure standardization and scalability of modelling frameworks across business units4. Performance Analytics & Decision SupportMonitor business performance against forecasts, budgets, and strategic targetsIdentify key value drivers, cost levers, and operational inefficienciesProvide actionable insights and recommendations to improve margins, optimize costs, and enhance profitabilityAct as a financial advisor to business heads for day-to-day and strategic decisions5. Leadership & Executive ReportingPrepare high-quality, insight-driven presentations for the Board and senior leadershipDeliver periodic performance reviews highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actionsSimplify complex financial data into clear narratives for decision-making6. Capital Allocation & Investment EvaluationSupport capital allocation decisions across projects and business unitsEvaluate investment proposals, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnershipsConduct financial due diligence and support post-investment performance tracking7. Process Excellence & GovernanceStrengthen financial planning processes, frameworks, and governance mechanismsDrive automation, digitization, and adoption of advanced analytics toolsEnsure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial data and reportingCompetitors analysis8.Macro Economical / Geopolitical analysis Monitor key macroeconomic indicators (GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, forex, commodity cycles) and assess their impact on business performanceTrack geopolitical developments and global trade dynamics affecting supply chains, sourcing, logistics, and market accessEvaluate implications of regulatory, policy, and trade‑related changes across geographiesIncorporate macro and geopolitical scenarios into financial forecasts, sensitivity analysis, and long‑range planningProvide timely insights to senior leadership to support risk mitigation, capital allocation, and strategic decision‑making.Education: Chartered AccountantSkills:Possesses 12–20 years of work experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategy roles.Strong hands-on experience in financial forecasting, business planning, and financial modelingProven experience in working closely with CXOsDemonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions through financial insightsExperienced in manufacturing/industrial/capital-intensive sectorsExposed to multi-entity or group-level financial planningExperienced with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics/BI toolsHas prior exposure to M&A, fundraising, or investor interactionsLocation: Fort, Mumbai