Deputy Manager-business Planning Job in Timespro

Position: Deputy Manager Business Planning

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Finance Team

Location: Mumbai

About TimesPro

TimesPro, the award-winning Higher EdTech initiative from the Times of India Group, is committed to revolutionizing professional education in India. Established in 2013, we deliver Education 4.0 an approach that is learner-centric, industry-relevant, role-specific, and technology-enabled.

We offer a broad range of programs:

• Early Career Programs in BFSI, e-commerce, and technology
• Executive Education in collaboration with top national and global institutions
• Enterprise Learning Solutions for organizational development

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Deputy Manager Business Planning to join our Finance team. This role plays a critical part in financial planning, performance analysis, cost management, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial insight and business alignment.

Key Responsibilities

MIS Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports, dashboards, and KPIs
• Deliver actionable insights and financial commentary
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders

Financial Modeling & Business Case Analysis

• Build robust financial models for new business lines and long-range planning
• Conduct feasibility studies, ROI evaluations, and scenario planning
• Partner with business teams to assess commercial viability

Cost & Responsibility Accounting

• Implement and maintain cost tracking systems
• Analyze cost structures by product, service line, and function
• Drive responsibility accounting to evaluate departmental efficiency

Variance Analysis

• Analyze monthly actuals vs. budget/forecast
• Investigate deviations and recommend corrective measures

Cash Flow & Fund Flow Management

• Monitor daily cash positions and forecast fund requirements
• Coordinate with treasury to optimize working capital and liquidity

Budgeting & Business Planning

• Lead annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting
• Align planning with organizational goals and market conditions
• Drive long-term financial and strategic planning initiatives

Competitive & Market Intelligence

• Analyze competitor P&Ls and benchmark financial performance
• Provide insights on market trends to support strategic decisions

Benchmarking & Best Practices

• Compare internal performance against industry benchmarks
• Recommend improvements to financial planning and analysis processes

Key Requirements

Skills & Tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Knowledge of SAP and financial accounting standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent
• 2 5 years of experience in FP&A, business planning, cost accounting, or related functions

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial backbone of a fast-growing EdTech organization, with exposure to strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.