Position Purpose
The AVP of Financial Planning & Project Costing will lead enterprisewide financial planning and project cost governance to support both ongoing operations and a major multiphase expansion program. This role provides strategic and operational leadership in business planning budgeting procurement oversight and system enhancements. The incumbent will act as a key liaison across business units finance IT and operations to ensure cost transparency compliance and sustainable financial discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Business Planning & Budget Management
- Drive the development of midtolongterm business plans in partnership with operational and commercial leaders.
- Lead the financial planning process including revenue forecasting cost management and returnoninvestment analysis across diverse business segments.
- Oversee the formulation and tracking of development budgets cash flow projections and financial performance indicators.
Project Costing & Financial Compliance
- Manage financial oversight for project tenders procurement processes and postaward cost reviews for construction consultancy and renovation projects.
- Ensure alignment with internal governance policies audit standards and transparent procurement practices.
- Support dispute resolution and payment validation in coordination with legal contracts and procurement teams.
Process Optimization & Digital Enablement
- Champion the enhancement of internal project costing frameworks standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policy documentation.
- Lead the adoption of automation tools and realtime dashboards to modernize budgeting and reporting workflows.
- Partner with IT to improve enterprise system functionality in alignment with evolving operational needs.
CrossFunctional Collaboration & Strategy Alignment
- Work closely with Finance Tax and Operations to ensure timely asset capitalization and accurate financial reporting of capital activities.
- Align financial planning efforts with enterprise strategies and performance objectives.
- Promote crossteam collaboration and accountability to drive operational efficiency and informed decisionmaking.
Candidate Profile
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related discipline.
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in business planning project costing or financial analysis including 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to drive budgeting forecasting and reporting enhancements—preferably in complex multientity environments.
- Strong knowledge of capital project lifecycle procurement compliance and financial control frameworks.
- Adept at influencing stakeholders and working crossfunctionally across business and technical teams.
- Proficient in ERP platforms and financial systems; experience in system upgrades or implementations is advantageous.