This role is for one of Weekday’s clients Min Experience: 5+ years Location: Pune JobType: full-time We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Planning Analyst to support financial planning, business performance analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. The role will work closely with business and leadership teams to develop financial models, evaluate business performance, prepare management and investor reporting, and provide data-driven insights that support sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in FP&A, financial modeling, business planning, and advanced Excel , along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities - Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis. - Build and maintain detailed financial models to support business planning and strategic decisions. - Analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management. - Partner with business stakeholders to understand key performance drivers, risks, and growth opportunities. - Prepare structured management reports, financial dashboards, forecasts, and performance reviews. - Support the preparation of investor reports, business updates, and other financial communications. - Develop scenario analyses and financial projections to evaluate business strategies and potential outcomes. - Track actual performance against budgets and forecasts and investigate key variances. - Support strategic planning and annual operating planning processes. - Work with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility, planning accuracy, and decision-making. - Ensure financial analysis and reporting are accurate, structured, and delivered within timelines. - Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities. Requirements - 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Business Finance, Financial Analysis, or Business Analyst roles. - Prior experience working in organizations that have raised multiple funding rounds from VC or PE investors . - Strong hands-on experience in financial modeling and business planning . - Advanced proficiency in MS Excel is mandatory. - Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. - Experience preparing structured management and investor reports . - Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business and leadership stakeholders. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities. Good-to-Have Skills - Financial Modeling - Scenario Planning - Forecasting & Budgeting - Business Performance Analysis - Investor Reporting - Advanced Excel Key Competencies - Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Modeling - Business Planning - Data Analysis - Forecasting - Budget Management - Management Reporting - Investor Reporting - Strategic Thinking - Analytical Problem Solving - Stakeholder Management

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

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