Manager - Commercial Finance & Planning

Company Description

IndiGo is India’s largest passenger airline. We primarily operate in India’s domestic air travel market as a low-cost carrier with focus on our three pillars – offering low fares, being on-time and delivering a courteous and hassle-free experience. IndiGo has become synonymous with being on-time. Since our inception in August 2006, we have grown from a carrier with one plane to a fleet of 280+ aircraft today. A uniform fleet for each type of operation, high operational reliability and an award winning service make us one of the most reliable airlines in the world. IndiGo has a total destination count of 100+ destinations with 75 domestic destinations and 26 International destinations

Job Title: Manager -  Commercial Finance & Planning 

Key role & responsibilities:

Monthly Financial Reporting:

•  Assist in preparing monthly financial performance reports for senior leadership.
•  Analyze variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods with actionable insights.
•  Support month-end closing activities in coordination with accounting and business teams.

 Financial Analysis & Business Insights:

•  Conduct deep-dive analysis on revenue, cost, and profitability drivers.
•  Partner with business units to understand key trends and support decision-making.

Automation & Process Improvement:

•  Lead initiatives to automate recurring reports and presentations using tools like Power BI, etc. Drive the project of creation of dashboards publishing key financial and operational KPIs to senior leadership.
•  Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve data accuracy and timeliness.

 Cross-functional Collaboration:

•  Work closely with Commercial, Operations, and Accounting teams to ensure alignment on financial goals and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience:

•  CA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.
•  5-7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analytics.
•  Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.
•  Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and automation platforms is a plus.
•  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
•  Aviation or transportation industry experience is an advantage but not mandatory.