Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and business partnering. The role will work closely with business and functional stakeholders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and improve business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the annual budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting processes.

- Develop and maintain financial forecasts, business plans, and financial models.

- Prepare and analyze P&L, revenue, cost, margin, and profitability reports.

- Conduct detailed variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and actual performance, and provide actionable insights.

- Partner with business and functional teams to understand financial performance, identify key drivers, and support strategic decision-making.

- Monitor and analyze working capital, cash flow, receivables, payables, and liquidity.

- Prepare monthly and periodic management reports, dashboards, and performance reviews.

- Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support business planning and investment decisions.

- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, operational efficiency, and profitability improvement.

- Develop financial models and business cases for new initiatives and strategic projects.

- Work closely with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data and reporting.

- Present financial performance, forecasts, key variances, and business insights to senior management.

- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting, forecasting methodologies, and financial controls.

Requirements:

- 7 - 10 years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, management reporting, corporate finance, or a related finance function.

- Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, and variance analysis.

- Strong understanding of working capital and cash flow management.

- Proven experience in business partnering with cross-functional and business teams.

- Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate it into actionable business insights.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

- Experience preparing management reports and presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- CA, CMA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent finance qualification preferred.

- Experience with Big 4, FMCG, consumer, or Tobacco industry environments would be an advantage.