Job Description
Overview:
We are looking for a forward-thinking and hands-on FP&A Manager to take a strategic role in shaping financial insights and decision-making. This role will serve as a key business partner driving performance through in-depth financial analysis budget ownership forecasting accuracy and effective reporting tools. The ideal candidate is not only skilled in numbers but is also a strong communicator who can translate financial data into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Performance Analysis
- Lead the preparation of the annual budget rolling forecasts and strategic plans in close coordination with business units.
- Monitor and analyze financial results vs. plan forecast and previous year identifying variances and drivers of performance.
- Develop clear and impactful financial dashboards KPIs and reporting packages to support performance discussions with senior leadership.
Strategic Business Partnering
- Act as a strategic advisor to business units providing insights and financial guidance that influence decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate business initiatives investments and cost efficiency programs.
- Deliver performance recommendations based on scenario modeling profitability analysis and ROI evaluation.
Forecasting & Modeling
- Own and enhance short-term and long-term financial forecasting processes focusing on accuracy and agility.
- Build refine and automate financial models to support business planning investment decisions and commercial evaluations.
- Maintain flexible models that allow for dynamic scenario planning and quick business pivots.
Process Improvement & Automation
- Champion continuous improvement in financial planning processes systems integration and data visualization tools.
- Implement efficient reporting solutions by automating manual tasks and improving real-time data accessibility.
- Streamline information flow between systems and departments to ensure transparency and timely insights.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead mentor and develop junior finance professionals within the FP&A team.
- Foster a culture of high performance learning and collaboration across the finance function.
- Support talent development through regular coaching and skills enhancement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field; CPA/CFA is an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of FP&A or financial analysis experience preferably in retail FMCG or multi-business environments.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience managing budgeting planning cycles and reporting tools.
- Deep understanding of P&L ownership cost structure analysis and cash flow management.
- Proven experience with financial modeling variance analysis business case preparation and scenario planning.
- Proficient in Excel PowerPoint and financial tools; experience with BI tools (Power BI Tableau) and ERP systems is a plus.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into concise narratives for business stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across departments.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving orientation curiosity and adaptability in fast-changing environments.
Required Experience:
Manager