Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About the Role

Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Create, maintain, and update financial models to support business planning and strategic decision-making.

• Develop scenario analyses to assess financial impacts and business outcomes.

• Analyse business performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to management.

Financial & Cost Management

a) Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all departments.

• Manage and prepare monthly rolling forecasts, including variance analysis and performance tracking.

• Ensure alignment between budget assumptions, strategic priorities, and financial targets.

b) Strategic Financial Planning

• Work closely with the CEO and senior management to support long-term financial planning.

• Provide insights and financial perspectives on business initiatives, capital investments, and operational improvements.

• Translate financial data into clear, concise reports for decision-making.

c) Business Partnering

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand operational drivers and financial implications.

• Support department heads in monitoring budgets, identifying risks, and developing mitigation plans.

• Offer financial guidance on new projects, growth opportunities, and cost optimisation efforts.

d) Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare accurate, timely financial reports and dashboards for management review.

• Ensure financial analysis and reporting adhere to internal policies and standards.

• Support internal and external audit activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Professional Qualification or a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting.

Required Skills

• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

• 5-7 years of financial planning and analysis experience with progressive responsibility.

• Able to execute responsibilities, meet rigorous deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Advanced hands on knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI

• Provide ad-hoc financial reports and analyses for special projects, such as mergers and acquisitions or new product launches.

• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry will be an advantage.