Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

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Role Purpose

• Oversee and manage all aspects of fundamental Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Prepare leadership-level reports on financial performance.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, perform variance analysis, and identify key drivers influencing business performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and gather data for financial assessments and scenario analysis.
• Support rate case filing processes.
• Create Budget-to-Actual for Balance Sheet and P&L.
• Upload and manage data in Hyperion.
• Perform detailed variance analysis.
• Present overall performance reports to senior management.
• Identify business impact opportunities and implement improvements.
• Work closely with leadership on business growth initiatives.

Technical Capabilities / Skills

Mandatory Skills

• Preparation of MIS reports and dashboards.
• Leading periodic review calls with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong SLA & KPI management.
• Escalation management and performance management experience.
• Good understanding of IFRS.
• Handling internal and external audits.
• Identifying process gaps and proposing solutions.
• Exposure to financial analysis.
• Experience in managing customer floor walks.

Desirable Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Train-the-Trainer certification.
• KT/Transition experience.
• Cross-functional training experience.
• Ability to generate potential business development leads.

Systems Knowledge

• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Knowledge of Excel Macros and MS Access Database creation.
• Experience with Oracle, FI, PeopleSoft, Essbase, Hyperion, etc.

Communication & Soft Skills

• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers.
• Empathy and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and difficult conversations.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• High energy, self-driven, accountable, and strategic thinker.

Analytical, Organizational & Business Skills

• Strong analytical and observation skills.
• Good time management and ownership of tasks.
• Works well under pressure and meets SLAs/deadlines.
• Strong business acumen.
• 15+ years overall finance experience with minimum 11+ years in FP&A.
• Expertise in variance analysis and business case decision support.

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to work in

  New Zealand shift

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• Positive attitude and flexibility in working hours.
• Advanced Excel preferred.
• Work from office is

  mandatory (5 days