Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Brief

We are currently hiring for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager so you will provide overall financial support and work closely with the VP Finance to help formulate and refine the strategy and financial projections for the business.

Main Responsibilities of a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

**Your responsibilities will include**:
Managing the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning process
Analyzing actuals against budget/ forecast and prior year
Support decision making by providing stakeholders with timely, detailed and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance
Leading and delivering on Digital Finance transformation by identifying areas for technology adoption and streamlining
Perform adhoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making
Create evaluation methods for performance measurement, highlighting trends and business decision support
Assist Accounting in monthly/quarterly close which includes preparation of accruals as well as reconciliation and variance analysis of forecast to actual results.
Work with different business partners within the organization (HR, Product, Engineering, Marketing, etc.) gaining insight and knowledge that could affect forecasts.
Build strategic valuable analyses around growth opportunities, expense optimization, and core business metrics and to drive better decisions and results.

Gains understanding of and documents operational and financial changes from the prior month's approved plan covering the entire business, including the areas of New Product Introductions, Demand, Supply and Key Performance Indicators

Orchestrates discussions between departments including finance, operations, sales and marketing. Working closely with other Process Leads: Demand, Supply and Product, to establish scenario plans to close financial gaps

Assesses vulnerabilities (risks) & opportunities

Analyses scenario plans with financial implications to come up with the latest financial view of the business’ operational plan

Works with the various Process Leads and departments to ensures that management agreed, gap closing action plans are executed by the business

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. Big 4 Accounting Firm background is a plus

A high degree of financial acumen is required in this role, both in terms of deriving timely and accurate financial forecasts through the IBP process,
Min. of 10 years experience in financial planning and analysis
You have 5 years prior experience as FP&A Manager.
You have strong experience working as a business partner in delivering better decision support and enabling strategic initiatives which help to improve the organization’s financial performance.

You have excellent analytical skills as well as a strong business acumen.
Advanced in MS Office, especially MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.

Ability to partner with Business Leaders and work with cross-functional Teams on complex business initiatives

Detail oriented, well organized, and ability to multi-task, interpersonal, Excellent written and oral communication skills and influencing skills are required to succeed

Validated analytical strength and process mind set with ability to identify and resolve key issues quickly with limited over-sight

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Accurate eye for detail balanced with the ability to see the big picture

Knowledge of financial principles and analyses

Developing and maintaining strong working relationships and connectivity with the leadership team and key functional stakeholders within the business

Ability to identify and simplify technical issues, and communicate/propose ideas and advice regarding approach

Involvement in regional and global projects and initiatives seeking to improve and optimize the business, including system and process enhancements

Strong people management and talent development competencies, ability to lead people through periods of change and continuous improvement

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