Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Purpose

The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical support to drive informed business decisions. The role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations to optimize profitability, efficiency, and financial sustainability.

• Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process across all departments.
• Develop and maintain financial models for long-term forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Coordinate with department heads to align budgets with strategic objectives.
• Monitor budget utilization and highlight variances proactively.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts.
• Analyze actual performance versus budget and prior periods, providing clear explanations of variances.
• Develop and maintain key financial dashboards and management reports.
• Support senior management with ad-hoc financial analysis and decision-making.

• Conduct profitability analysis by product, business unit, channel, or geography.
• Evaluate cost structures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support pricing, investment, and capital expenditure decisions through financial analysis.
• Assist in business case development for new projects and initiatives.

• Act as a business partner to department heads, providing financial insights and guidance.
• Work closely with Accounting to ensure alignment between actuals and forecasts.
• Support internal and external audits with required financial information.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership in a clear and actionable manner.

• Enhance financial planning processes, tools, and templates.
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP / BI / FP&A systems.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data and reports.

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX – preferred)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Professional qualification (CFA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or MBA – preferred)
• 7–10 years of experience in Finance, with at least 3–5 years in FP&A
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, retail, or similar industry (preferred)

• Timely completion of budget and forecasts
• Accuracy of financial projections
• Quality and clarity of management reports
• Effective business partnering with departments
• Identification of cost savings and efficiency improvements