The Financial Planning & Analysis serves as a strategic co-pilot to the leadership team. The primary purpose is to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights that drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term value creation. You will sit at the intersection of Finance and Operations, acting as a critical friend to department heads to ensure financial objectives are integrated into every commercial decision.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Commercial Advisory

Strategic business partner to business units in evaluating pricing strategis, promotional programs, and commercial initiatives
Conduct profitability and ROI analysis, including marketing spend, to ensure effective resource allocation and margin optimization

2. Performance Management

Lead the monthly Business Review process, moving beyond reporting numbers to explaining the why behind variances and identifying corrective actions
Ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution through performance monitoring and cost control, while providing constructive challenge to budget owners

3. Advanced Forecasting & Modeling

Lead budgeting and financial planning processes across short- and long-term horizons, including the development of dynamic rolling forecasts
Develop financial models and scenario analyses (what-if analysis) to support strategic decision-making and business growth projections
Integrate operational changes into financial outlooks and provide forward-looking insights based on financial trends and data

4. Operational Efficiency

Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements within the business units to optimize the bottom line without sacrificing growth

5. Decision Support

Build and evaluate business cases for CAPEX and strategic projects, including feasibility and financial impact analysis, providing objective financial challenge to assumptions

6. Data Storytelling & Business Intelligence

Translate complex financial data and concepts into clear and actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders, and communicate them effectively to drive informed decision-making and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
Develop and manage interactive dashboards using BI tools (Google Looker, Tableau, Power BI), transform data into visual insights for decision-making, and ensure data accuracy and automated reporting

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management. Master Degree or Professional Certification (CA, CPA, CFA) is highly preferred
Minimum 7 years in Finance with at least 4-5 years as FP&A or FBP role (Ideally in fast-paced industry like technology, retail or FMCG)
Mastery of spreadsheet google sheet excel for data compilation, analysis and complex financial modelling (building from scratch not just updating)
Proficiency in using ERP (Oracle, NetSuit, Odoo, ERPNext) and data visualization (Looker, Tableau or PowerBI)
A deep understanding of business drivers—you should be able to explain how a 1% change in price affects the total EBITDA
Ability to challenge C-suite executives and department heads constructively
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to pivot strategies in a rapidly changing environment
Exceptional translation skills, the ability to explain the Income Statement to Non-Finance stakeholders

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager