IJP - Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: Mercer Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team at Mercer. This role will be based in Gurugram. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office                                                                           Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (D2) No. of positions - 1 Last date to apply –  19th Aug 2026 The Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis collaborates with the FP&A team to provide trusted financial reporting. By creating, tracking, and analyzing budgets, forecasts, and financial results, this role develops performance insights that contribute to critical business decision-making and strategic planning. The role is expected to become an expert in FP&A reporting systems and help drive reporting standardization and process efficiency. We will count on you to Analyze financial data and quantitative information to support sound and defensible recommendations. Review financial planning information and reports and recommend changes to management where appropriate. Conduct audit-related activities to support compliance requirements. Maintain best-practice policies to support compliance with regulatory standards. Communicate consistently with management to support sound fiscal management. Assist in the month-end close process by preparing recurring, standard, and ad hoc reports and researching general ledger activities and variances to budget and prior year. Evaluate financial plans by identifying financial outcomes and potential returns. Support the development of budgets and quarterly forecasts and track and report initiatives. Prepare financial planning information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Strengthen financial planning expertise by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, building networks, and benchmarking leading practices. Be flexible to work in shifts if needed. What you need to have:    Overall 6+ years of relevant business experience in Financial Planning & Analysis. Ability to understand and articulate the financial impact of decisions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to show initiative and contribute to a continuous improvement environment. Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint. Strong capability in data analysis, data extraction, and data manipulation. Comfort presenting to regional team members and appropriately challenging the team when needed. Proven track record of delivering to deadlines. Active team player with the ability to work across geographies. Openness to new challenges and willingness to undertake additional responsibilities. Minimum 12 months experience as Manager/Lead Specialist/Deputy Manager Should have at least “On Track” or equivalent rating in last appraisal Should not be under any Performance Continuity Plan, or had any official Disciplinary action within the last 3 months. Should not have applied for any other IJP within Mercer in the last 3 months What makes you stand out? Positive attitude and ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Aptitude for systems and technology. Experience using BI tools. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team. Strong ability to prioritize time effectively. Why join our team? We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. Disclaimer Candidates