Lead, Finance Insights

Job Purpose

The Lead Finance Insights is responsible for driving financial planning budgeting forecasting performance reporting management reviews and strategic financial analysis to support business decision-making. The role partners closely with business leaders and functional stakeholders to deliver financial insights ensure robust financial governance and enable achievement of financial targets through effective planning and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting process including development of timelines planning assumptions budgeting templates and governance frameworks.

• Coordinate with business and functional stakeholders to gather planning inputs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Develop and consolidate bottom-up budgets including P&L working capital cash flow and capital expenditure plans.

• Analyze budget submissions identify risks and opportunities and recommend gap-closing initiatives.

• Prepare management presentations and supporting materials for budget review and approval forums.

Forecasting & Financial Performance Management

• Manage periodic forecasting cycles including Monthly and rolling forecasts and Quarterly Targets.

• Review financial performance against budget forecast prior year and strategic targets.

• Identify performance gaps key drivers risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.

• Support development and monitoring of financial KPIs to improve business performance.

Management Reporting & Business Reviews

• Prepare monthly financial reports.

• Lead financial performance reviews with senior management and business stakeholders.

• Deliver meaningful financial insights variance analysis and commentary to support strategic decision-making.

• Ensure accuracy consistency and timely delivery of management reporting packs.

Financial Analysis & Business Partnering

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses business case evaluations and scenario modeling.

• Partner with commercial supply chain operations and support functions to evaluate business initiatives and investment opportunities.

• Support strategic projects and transformation initiatives through financial assessment and performance tracking.

• Provide recommendations to optimize profitability cash flow and resource allocation.

Month-End Close & Financial Governance

• Review month-end financial results and validate completeness accuracy and consistency of financial information.

• Perform variance analysis and investigate significant movements in financial performance.

• Support balance sheet reviews account reconciliations and financial control activities.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies procedures and financial governance requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive enhancements in planning forecasting reporting and financial analysis processes.

• Develop and maintain financial models planning tools and reporting solutions.

• Support automation standardization and process optimization initiatives across the finance function.

• Contribute to finance transformation projects and implementation of best practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with country leadership functional heads regional finance teams and shared service teams.

• Facilitate alignment between business objectives and financial targets.

• Act as a trusted advisor by providing timely financial insights and recommendations.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional qualification such as ACCA CA or equivalent preferred.

• 58 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis Commercial Finance Business Finance or Controlling.

• Strong experience in budgeting forecasting management reporting and financial modeling.

• Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial planning and analytical skills.

• Advanced financial modeling and data analysis capabilities.

• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong presentation and communication abilities.

• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

• Proficiency in Excel financial planning systems and reporting tools 

Additional Information :

Why Join foodpanda Pakistan

• Our business is focused on growth which offers plenty of opportunities to take ownership expand your skill set and accelerate your career
• Collaborative high-performing and diverse team environment
• Flexible working arrangements including Friday work-from-home
• Competitive rewards package including fuel card corporate and mobile allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including OPD and IPD benefits
• Opportunities to learn grow and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced business

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time