Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Role: Manager – FP&A

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Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Finance Manager – FP&A to partner with leadership in driving financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. The role demands a strong mix of financial acumen, business understanding, and the ability to provide sharp insights to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. FP&A Leadership

o Lead core FP&A processes including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, monthly business reviews (MBR), board updates, stress testing, and multi-year strategic planning.

o Own and drive accuracy and timeliness in financial planning cycles.

2. Business Insights & Decision Support

o Provide clear, actionable commentary on cost trends, budgets, and forecasts.

o Anticipate and address senior stakeholder queries with data-driven insights.

o Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance and recommend improvement levers.

3. Financial Modelling & Strategic Analysis

o Develop robust financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and long-term growth.

o Drive ad-hoc analysis for new initiatives, market expansions, and cost optimization programs.

4. Reporting & Automation

o Continuously evaluate, rationalize, and automate FP&A reporting to improve relevance, accuracy, and efficiency.

o Ensure reporting frameworks provide meaningful, forward-looking insights.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

o Build strong partnerships with controllership, investor relations, finance technology, and group FP&A teams.

o Act as a bridge between business operations and finance, ensuring alignment on key priorities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• MBA (Finance) with 6–8 years of progressive experience in Business Finance / FP&A.

• Prior experience in IT services, consulting, or technology-driven companies preferred.

• Strong skills in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and variance analysis.

• Excellent business partnering, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and influence senior leaders.

• Proficiency in Excel, financial systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, SAP), and reporting tools; exposure to automation/BI tools is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be a strategic finance partner driving decisions in a high-growth, global IT services environment.

• Work closely with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.

• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the FP&A function with automation and process excellence.