Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

The role involves leading the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function as a strategic partner to finance leadership and management. The primary objective is to provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial information regarding business performance, current status, future outlook, and key risks and opportunities. This information supports informed decision-making and helps achieve the organization’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the FP&A function, ensuring the effective delivery of all related activities.
- Manage the annual budgeting process, including planning, coordination, consolidation, and management reporting.
- Oversee quarterly forecasting, providing insights into the financial outlook and key business drivers.
- Supervise monthly closing and management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- 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 to ensure timely completion of key deliverables.
- 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.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

- Strong expertise 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 position offers the opportunity to lead a critical finance function within a dynamic business environment, contributing directly to strategic decision-making and organizational growth. The role requires a proactive leader with strong technical skills and the ability to foster collaboration across multiple teams.