Assistant/ Deputy Manager

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished finance leader to join our organization as Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

The FP&A manager will be responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for specific business units (SBU). This role ensures accurate financial reporting, supports strategic decision-making, and manages the P&L to achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate will act as a key business partner to leadership, providing insights that enhance profitability and operational efficiency

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the SBU.
• Ensure alignment of budgets with corporate objectives and operational plans.

FP&A and Performance Analysis

• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with actionable insights.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to support decision-making.

P&L Management

• Own the SBU P&L, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Partner with business leaders to optimize revenue streams and manage costs effectively.
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting profitability and cash flow.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning in alignment with business goals.

Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Develop and manage rolling forecasts and conduct variance analysis to track business performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Cost Management

• Drive cost optimization initiatives and margin improvement strategies across the organization.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with investors, auditors, and senior leadership on financial performance, metrics, and forecasts.

Process Improvement

• Continuously enhance FP&A processes, tools, and systems for better efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory qualification.
• 3-6 years in FP&A, financial planning, or business finance roles; prior experience in managing P&L for a business unit preferred
• Exposure to international finance operations & multi-country reporting would be an advantage
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Exceptional analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Advanced excel & Proficiency SAP system

High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-