Position Summary
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for leading the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, costing and internal control processes. This role involves collaborating with various departments to develop, provide actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
You will play an important role to:
1) Financial Planning
- Lead the development and management of the annual budgeting/quarterly process, ensuring alignment with organization's strategic goals and objectives.
- Prepare long-term financial forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic planning initiatives.
- Collaborate with department heads to gather and synthesize inputs for budget preparation and updates.
2) Financial Analysis
- Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets/forecasts, providing insights into financial performance.
- Perform financial analysis/modelling to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
- Deliver actionable insights and recommendations based on thorough financial analysis.
3) Reporting
- Prepare and present clear and impactful monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management and stakeholder, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial health and operational efficiency.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial performance to stakeholders.
4) Collaboration
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and incorporate valuable insights into financial models.
- Provide financial support and guidance to business units, facilitating strategic decision-making.
- Foster a culture of financial accountability throughout the organization.
5) Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements.
- Establish and promote best practices in financial modeling and analysis techniques.
- Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes and best practices.
- Develop and implement management reporting guidelines and standards in alignment wt group policies.
6) Internal Controls
- Design and enforce robust internal controls to safeguard the company assets and ensure the accuracy of its financial records.
- Develop and implement management reporting guidelines and standards in alignment with group policies.
7) Ad hoc Projects and Initiatives
- Support various ad hoc projects and M&A activities, providing insightful financial analysis and follow-up to inform strategic initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- Degree in Accounting/Finance or any relevant discipline.
- At least 8 to 10 years working experience FMCG, MNC or any similar industries.
- Business partnering and manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Experience as plant controller and Oracle/SAP systems are preferred.
