Assistant Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Assistant Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for supporting the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business performance analysis activities. The role partners closely with business units and functional leaders to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and drive financial performance through robust analysis and reporting.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process across business units.
• Support the preparation of long-term financial plans and strategic forecasts.
• Consolidate budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Monitor budget performance and provide recommendations to improve financial outcomes.

Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
• Analyze financial results, identify key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct variance analysis comparing actual performance against budget and forecast.
• Develop financial models to support business initiatives, investments, and strategic projects.

Management Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations.
• Provide insightful commentary on business performance and key financial drivers.
• Support executive management with ad hoc financial analysis and decision-making materials.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data used for reporting purposes.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with department heads and business leaders to understand operational performance and financial implications.
• Provide financial guidance and challenge assumptions where necessary.
• Support cost optimization and profitability improvement initiatives.

Process Improvement & Control

• Identify opportunities to improve financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Drive automation and enhancement of reporting tools and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and financial governance requirements.
• Support implementation of best practices in FP&A processes.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor FP&A analysts or finance executives, where applicable.
• Review work outputs and provide coaching to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven team environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Planning, Management Accounting, or related finance functions.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial modelling.
• Prior experience in a multinational corporation or large organization is an advantage.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP and Microsoft Dynamics) and planning tools.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and management accounting principles.

Competencies

• Strategic and commercial mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.