Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Manager

About the company

AISATS is a major airport and gateway services provider in India, formed as a 50:50 joint venture between Air India Limited of the TATA Group and SATS Ltd., a global leader in air cargo handling and a leading airline catering company in Asia. The organization is built around its people, whose commitment to smooth delivery and customer satisfaction has supported its service-focused reputation for over ten years. Backed by strong knowledge of the aviation ecosystem, AISATS provides end-to-end ground handling and cargo services, including passenger and baggage handling, ramp operations, aircraft interior cleaning, load control and flight operations, as well as cargo solutions for general, perishable, transshipment, express courier and special shipments.

Job purpose

The company is seeking a capable Senior Manager to join the Finance function and strengthen Financial Planning and Analysis activities. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial review and reporting, while helping drive data-backed decisions and financial discipline across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Collect and consolidate inputs from different departments, then check the assumptions used.
• Maintain budget templates and assist with variance analysis.
• Review financial performance against budgeted and forecasted figures.
• Develop action plans to reduce gaps between actual results and budget targets.
• Prepare monthly reports that capture important trends, risks and opportunities.
• Assist with cost analysis and profitability assessments.
• Build and analyze unit-level economics.
• Create and update dashboards and MIS reports.
• Ensure reports are delivered to internal stakeholders accurately and on time.
• Support the creation of presentations for leadership review meetings.
• Work with business teams to collect financial data and understand the key drivers behind performance.
• Contribute to the review of new business cases and investment proposals through financial modelling.
• Help automate and simplify planning and reporting workflows.
• Maintain financial models and related tools.

Educational qualification and experience

The preferred qualification is Chartered Accountant. The role expects 6 to 10 years of experience in analysis, planning, reporting and process optimization. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft tools, ERP systems and reporting tools.

Personal characteristics

• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Careful with details and committed to accuracy.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Good at managing time and priorities.
• Works well in a team and collaborates easily.
• Comfortable adapting to change and learning new things.
• Shows ownership and can work independently.
• Preference for candidates from aviation, FMCG, retail or beverage industries.