Financial Planning Manager

As a Strategic Planning and Decision Making professional, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the organization. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with various teams to develop strategic plans, annual budgets, and sales incentive plans. You will be a key partner to the Leadership team, providing support on growth and business development initiatives. In the realm of Financial Reporting and Analysis, you will lead the charge in preparing and presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Your expertise will be instrumental in conducting financial analysis, forecasting trends, and creating financial models to support decision-making processes. Ensuring Financial Compliance is a top priority, where you will work closely with the finance and accounts team to adhere to IFRS, WK Accounting Manual, and financial policies. Driving Process Improvements for efficiency and transparency in reporting will also be part of your mandate, along with enhancing management reports. Leadership and Collaboration are key aspects of this role, requiring active participation in leadership teams and fostering relationships with shared services for various financial functions. Your insights on market trends will guide leadership decisions to capitalize on growth opportunities and mitigate risks effectively. In addition to the core responsibilities, you will be involved in ad hoc reporting requests and business process improvement projects. Your qualifications should include a Bachelor's degree, CA/MBA certification, and a minimum of 8+ years of experience in financial roles. Proficiency in reporting software such as Tagetik or Power BI is preferred, along with a solid track record of evaluating business transactions and working in multidivisional corporations. Your core competencies will include clear communication, a consulting mindset for extracting insights, results-oriented approach, proactive thinking, and resourcefulness. An innovative mindset and positive attitude towards problem-solving will be highly valued in this role. Travel requirements for this position are estimated to be between 10% to 20%, and the physical demands are hybrid, involving both office and remote work based on business needs. Applicants may need to visit a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. Joining Wolters Kluwer as a Strategic Planning and Decision Making professional will offer you a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's financial strategies and operations.,