Financial Planning Officer

Job Summary:

We are looking to recruit a Financial Planning and Reporting Lead who will oversee the financial planning analysis and reporting functions within the organization. This role requires a combination of strategic financial acumen analytical skills and effective communication to ensure accurate reporting insightful analysis and support for key decisionmaking processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning:

• Lead the development and execution of the organisations annual budgeting process.
  
• Collaborate with department heads to establish financial goals forecasts and budgetary guidelines.
  
• Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decisionmaking.
  

Financial Analysis:

• Provide insightful financial analysis to support business initiatives investments and costsaving opportunities.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics highlighting trends and areas for improvement.
  
• Conduct a variance analysis to explain budget vs. actual performance.
  

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
  
• Develop and enhance financial reporting tools and dashboards for improved transparency.
  

Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts to provide realtime insights into future financial performance.
  
• Collaborate with operational teams to gather relevant data for forecasting accuracy.
  
• Identify and communicate potential financial risks and opportunities.
  

CrossFunctional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with various departments including operations sales and marketing to understand and support their financial needs.
  
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decisionmaking at the executive level.
  
• Collaborative and communicative relationships with other business units.
  

Process Improvement:

• Continuously assess and improve financial planning and reporting processes.
  
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  
• Lead initiatives to streamline financial workflows and enhance data integrity.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in finance Accounting Business or a related field. MBA or relevant
  
• Professional certification (CMA CPA) and membership to the relevant professional body.
  
• 57 years experience in a device assembly or manufacturing company.
  
• Proven experience in financial planning analysis and reporting roles.
  
• Strong understanding of financial principles accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying complex financial information to diverse audiences.
  
• Ability to lead and develop a team fostering a collaborative and resultsoriented environment.
  
• Kingdees experience with ERP systems and financial planning software is an added advantage.