Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - F&B

About The Client

A Kuwait-based organization operating within the food and beverage sector for more than a decade. Developing and managing a portfolio of restaurant concepts, the company oversees activities from concept development through daily operations, working across culinary, design, and operations functions to support consistent, structured business performance.

To lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the Central Kitchen, Warehouse, Retail Outlets, and Delivery operations. This role partners closely with Senior Management, providing data‑driven insights, financial modeling, and strategic decision support to drive profitability and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include preparing budgets and forecasts, analyzing financial results, monitoring KPIs, and implementing cost optimization initiatives. The FP&A Manager will also evaluate outlet‑level performance, delivery channel profitability, and inventory management to ensure financial alignment across all business units.

An ideal candidate would have the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or relevant field
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance.
• Strong background in F&B, retail, hospitality, or multi‑unit operations is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and support audits and compliance requirements.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for senior management
• Skilled in trend analysis, risk identification, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Must have a transferable Visa - 18