Deputy Manager- FP&A

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Department: Finance, Legal & PR

About the team

Did you know Meesho helped 9 million women start businesses with zero investment? Our Finance team has a key role to play in making a difference for the better in 9 million lives. Here’s your chance to be a part of this great impact! As Deputy Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis(FP&A), you’ll be one among the 50+ professionals working in domains such as Financial Reporting, Finance Operations, Business Finance, Treasury Management and Taxation. The team consists of Chartered Accountants, Business experts and Engineers, who have previously worked for internationally renowned organisations.  Our team believes in working hard and partying harder. We organise team trivia nights, board game marathons, and other fun events to foster our team spirit.

About the role

Let’s get financially responsible! As Deputy Manager - FP&A, you’ll tell us how and where to spend our money. You’ll oversee the overall direction, control, compliance and timely and accurate reporting of management accounting and financial planning and budgeting. This role is critical for business performance and will require you to create a competitive business advantage for the team and the organisation. You’ll modify financial plans and budget amounts based on the changes in business plans. 

What you will do

Budgeting & Forecasting and month closing:

• Support in preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Consolidate inputs from business teams and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Ensure books closure within the agreed timelines and rollout the P&L for management reviews

Cashflow Projection & Working Capital Analysis:

• Prepare short-term and long-term cashflow projections to ensure liquidity visibility.
• Monitor working capital (receivables, payables, inventory) and highlight risks/opportunities.
• Provide insights on cashflow impact of business decisions, capex, and financing needs.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Prepare monthly management reports (P&L, Cash flow, variance analysis).
• Track actual vs. budget/forecast performance, identify variances, and explain key drivers.
• Support preparation of dashboards and KPIs for business leadership.

Business Partnering:

• Work closely with business stakeholders (sales, operations, marketing, etc.) to provide financial insights and decision support.
• Support evaluation of new business initiatives, investments, and cost-saving opportunities.

Competition Intelligence & Market Benchmarking:

• Conduct periodic review of competition and industry benchmarks on revenue models, pricing, user growth, cost structures, and profitability.
• Track emerging market trends and competitor strategies, and provide insights to leadership for strategic decision-making.

User Cohort & Growth Analysis:

• Perform cohort analysis to assess user acquisition, retention, repeat purchase behavior, and lifetime value (LTV).
• Provide insights into user economics to support pricing, promotions, and product strategy.

Post–listing Support:

• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support creation of earnings call decks, board presentations, and investor updates.
• Coordinate with Investor Relations and external stakeholders for financial data requests.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in disclosures, KPIs, and performance narratives.

Strategic Support:

• Assist in long-range planning, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.

Process Improvement:

• Enhance financial models, tools, and reporting processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Support automation initiatives and implementation of FP&A tools.

What you will need

• Chartered Accountant 
• 2-4 years of experience. 
• Experience in analytics, implementing analytics/management reporting/planning tools like Cognos, Qlik, Hyperion, etc.
• Ability to anchor/steer central calibrations around strategy, decision making and prioritisation
• Proven ability to form strong collaborations with stakeholders