Financial Planning Analyst

Job Description

Job Purpose: The FP&A Lead will be responsible for driving budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting. This role partners with business and finance stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, improve financial performance, and support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles in collaboration with business units. Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business planning. Track and explain variances between actuals and budget/forecast. Lead and coordinate financial reviews with the CEO and CFO, ensuring accurate, insightful, and timely analysis to support strategic decision-making. 2. Business Analysis & Reporting Design and deliver monthly management reports with detailed commentary. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), highlight trends, and analyze underlying drivers. Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial outcomes. 3. Strategic Decision Support Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain) to evaluate business cases, investments, and projects. Conduct ROI analysis, cost-benefit studies, and pricing impact assessments. 4. Process Improvement & Automation Identify and implement improvements to FP&A processes, reporting, and tools. Drive standardization and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy. 5. Stakeholder Management Present financial analysis and insights to senior leadership. Collaborate with business heads to align on financial goals and performance drivers. Key Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Financial modeling and forecasting expertise Excellent business acumen and stakeholder engagement High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI) Effective communication and presentation skills Attention to detail with a strategic mindset. Qualifications & Experience: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance). 12+ years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or corporate finance roles Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or FMCD industries is preferred. Exposure to SAP, ERP and BI tools