Senior Financial Planning AnalystWeekday AI (YC W21) · Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-08 Pune Division, Maharashtra, India Full-time Hybrid Banking Financial Services
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market ₹100,000–₹180,000/mo

About the Company

This role is for one of Weekday's clients Min Experience: 5+ years 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.

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
  • ● Financial Modeling
  • ● Scenario Planning
  • ● Forecasting & Budgeting
  • ● Business Performance Analysis
  • ● Investor Reporting
  • ● Advanced Excel
  • ● Financial Planning & Analysis
  • ● Business Planning
  • ● Data Analysis
  • ● Forecasting
  • ● Budget Management
  • ● Management Reporting
  • ● Strategic Thinking
  • ● Analytical Problem Solving
  • ● Stakeholder Management