Executive - Financial Planning & Analysis in Ahmedabad, भारत

FP&A – Financial Planning & Analysis

Location:  Ahmedabad
Work Mode:  Work From Office
Experience:  1- 2 years
Function:  Finance & Accounts

About Smytten

Smytten is one of India’s leading product discovery and trial platforms, helping consumers discover products across Beauty, Personal Care, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, and other categories.

As we continue to scale, we are looking for an FP&A professional  who can go beyond numbers and help the business understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what we should do next.

About the Role

As part of the FP&A team, you will work closely with business and finance stakeholders to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance tracking, and business decision-making .

You will own key financial analyses, build meaningful business dashboards/models, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

This is a high-ownership role suited for someone who enjoys working with numbers but is equally comfortable understanding the business behind the numbers.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

· Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process.

· Prepare monthly/quarterly forecasts and track performance against budgets.

· Develop financial models to support business plans, growth initiatives, and strategic decisions.

· Identify key business drivers and assess their impact on revenue, costs, margins, and profitability.

Business Performance Analysis

· Prepare and present monthly business performance reports for leadership.

· Analyse actuals vs. budget vs. forecast and identify key variances.

· Deep dive into revenue, gross margins, contribution margins, operating expenses, and other business KPIs.

· Translate financial data into clear business insights and actionable recommendations.

· Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring management attention.

Business Partnering

· Work closely with Business, Marketing, Category, Supply Chain, Retail, and other teams to understand financial performance.

· Partner with stakeholders to evaluate business proposals, investments, campaigns, and new initiatives.

· Support leadership with data-backed recommendations for business decisions.

· Develop a strong understanding of Smytten's business model, revenue streams, cost structures, and unit economics.

MIS & Management Reporting

· Build and maintain management dashboards and financial reports.

· Streamline recurring reports and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

· Establish and track relevant financial and business KPIs.

· Ensure timely and accurate reporting for monthly and quarterly reviews.

Ad-hoc Analysis

· Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis for key business decisions.

· Evaluate ROI and profitability of new initiatives and investments.

· Support pricing, cost optimisation, and profitability improvement initiatives.

· Take up strategic financial analysis and projects as required by the leadership team.

What We're Looking For

· 1-2 years of experience in FP&A, Financial Planning, Business Finance, Corporate Finance, or Management Reporting .

· Strong understanding of P&L, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.

· Excellent command of Advanced Excel ; experience with financial modelling is preferred.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a sharp eye for detail.

· Ability to work with large datasets and convert them into meaningful insights.

· Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.

· Strong business acumen and curiosity to understand the "why" behind the numbers.

· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

· Experience in a consumer, e-commerce, D2C, FMCG, retail, or startup environment  would be an advantage.

Good to Have

· Experience working with Power BI / Tableau / Looker Studio  or similar BI tools.

· Exposure to SQL or data analytics.

· Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

· CA / CFA / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification is preferred but not mandatory.

· Experience in consumer internet, D2C, e-commerce, FMCG, or retail businesses.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means:

· Leadership has clear visibility into business performance and financial health .

· Budgets and forecasts are accurate, timely, and actionable.

· Variances are identified early, with clear reasons and corrective actions.

· Business teams use financial insights to make better decisions.

· Reporting becomes more automated, efficient, and insightful.

· FP&A is seen as a business partner , not just a reporting function.

Why Smytten?

· Work in a fast-paced, high-growth consumer business.

· Get exposure to multiple functions and business verticals.

· Work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions.

· Opportunity to build and own financial planning and business performance processes.

· Be part of a team that is shaping the next phase of Smytten's growth.