Senior Manager FP&A

The Senior Manager, FP&A, will spearhead the financial planning and analysis function, delivering strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership. This role is responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis to support informed business decisions and enhance financial performance. The position requires close collaboration with various departments to ensure alignment of financial plans with overall company strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of the Annual Plan and quarterly forecasting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial planning.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models that support strategic initiatives and business growth.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive business improvements.
- Conduct regular variance analysis comparing actual performance against forecasts, pinpointing discrepancies and their root causes.
- Assess financial implications of commercial initiatives such as new product introductions (NPIs), pricing changes, and volume/channel mix strategies, while tracking their performance.
- Support the Senior Leadership Team in preparing regional and global project submissions, playing a key role in projects with financial impact.
- Perform scenario planning to evaluate financial outcomes under different business conditions, aiding preparedness for market uncertainties.
- Assist the Finance Director in integrating financial data with sales and operations plans, ensuring all plans are financially viable and aligned with corporate objectives.
- Proactively anticipate changing business dynamics and alert senior leadership to enable timely alternative actions.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to the General Manager, Finance Director, and senior leadership team.
- Ensure timely submission of all monthly deliverables to MEAP & CIS Headquarters in compliance with Abbott’s accounting policies and procedures.
- Manage and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Required Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or MBA in Finance.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, including at least 4 years in a managerial capacity.

Skills:
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency with financial software and analytical tools.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.

Additional Information:
- Job Family: Financial Planning and Analysis
- Division: EPD Established Pharma
- Location: Karachi, Pakistan
- Work Shift: Standard
- Travel: None required
- Medical Surveillance: Not applicable
- Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)

The base pay for this position is not specified and may vary depending on the location.