Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead will play a critical role as a strategic partner to finance leadership and management by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information. This position is responsible for analyzing business performance, current financial standing, future outlook, and identifying key opportunities and risks. The role supports informed decision-making and helps drive the achievement of business objectives through effective financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the FP&A function, ensuring the effective execution of all related activities.
- Manage the annual budgeting process, including planning, coordination, consolidation, and management reporting.
- Oversee quarterly forecasting, providing insights on financial outlook and key business drivers.
- Supervise monthly closing and management reporting to guarantee accuracy and timely delivery.
- Coordinate quarterly and annual statutory audit requirements with relevant stakeholders.
- Lead monthly performance reporting, financial analysis, and management presentations, highlighting key variances, trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Conduct industrial and business performance benchmarking to support continuous performance improvement.
- Develop and maintain the FP&A activity calendar, ensuring all key deliverables are completed within defined timelines.
- Support feasibility studies, business valuations, and financial modeling based on business needs.
- Drive automation and process improvements within the FP&A function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
- Manage day-to-day financial data requirements, analysis, and management information across the Group.
- Lead, develop, and manage the FP&A team, including performance management, capability building, and succession planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and alignment across the business.

Required Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA qualified.
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis.
- Experience working at a managerial level in a listed company or a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Strong skills in financial analysis, planning, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and preparing management presentations.
- Ability to engage with senior management and translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact finance function within a dynamic business environment, contributing directly to strategic decision-making and business growth. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving financial discipline, enhancing reporting capabilities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the FP&A team.