Manager, Corporate FP&A and Investor Relations
Company Overview
FabHotels is one of India's fastest-growing budget hotel chains, operating an asset-light, franchise-led network across hundreds of cities. The company emphasizes rapid expansion and operational efficiency, with a focus on delivering quality hospitality experiences at affordable prices. The corporate finance team plays a crucial role in guiding the company's growth trajectory by working closely with leadership and investors.
Job Summary
The Manager, Corporate FP&A and Investor Relations will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting, while also managing investor and stakeholder communications. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the CFO and senior leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making and investor engagement in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes.
- Prepare monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports and performance dashboards covering key hospitality metrics such as occupancy, Average Room Rate (ARR), Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR), and unit economics.
- Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior periods, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership.
- Support pricing strategies, expansion plans, cost optimization initiatives, and new business cases with detailed financial models.
- Collaborate with business, operations, and revenue teams to track performance and ensure accountability.
- Prepare board decks, investor presentations, quarterly updates, and fundraising materials.
- Maintain investor reporting packs and ensure consistency and accuracy across all communications.
- Handle investor and stakeholder queries with timely and precise responses.
- Support due diligence processes, data room management, and fundraising activities.
- Track peer benchmarks and market trends to strengthen the investor narrative.
- Drive reporting automation, develop dashboards, and improve forecasting processes.
- Coordinate with accounting, tax, and audit teams to ensure data integrity.
Qualifications
- 3-4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business finance.
- Educational qualifications: CA, MBA (Finance), or CFA (Level II+) preferred.
- Strong financial modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
- Exposure to board reporting, investor communication, or fundraising is highly desirable.
- Experience in hospitality, travel, consumer internet, or high-growth startups is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is an added advantage.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data for senior audiences.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in data visualization tools and financial analysis software.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Experience
- 3-4 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance roles.
- Prior experience in hospitality, travel, or high-growth startups is advantageous.
Environment
- Location: Gurgaon (Work from office).
- The role involves working in a professional office setting with collaboration across various teams.
- The position may require occasional engagement with external stakeholders and investors.
Salary
- Compensation details are not specified but will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
GrowthOpportunities
- Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in FP&A and Investor Relations.
- Potential for career advancement within the finance and strategic functions of the company.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in a high-growth environment.
- Opportunity to work on strategic projects impacting company growth.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Exposure to fundraising activities and investor engagement.
