My client an international holding company with leading brands in the FMCG sector is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the commercial ambition through crossfunctional engagement to drive business growth enhance profitability and create value for stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Requirements
- Provide valuable insight into the drivers of business performance through Finance KPIs covering P&L Segment wise Sales Brand Analysis Gross Margin Operating Expenses Headcount and Working Capital.
- Report & analysis of Operating to ensure delivery of P&L through control over operating expenses.
- Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet review and assist FBP to Sign off for the business.
- Preparation & submission of Monthly MIS on time with quality output.
- Reporting of Flash Sales with commentary as per the monthly timelines.
- Ensure recording all of sales and compliance with revenue recognition.
- Working with FBP to develop and implement the strategies for the business across all product segments and geographies.
- Working with the senior management team to set the annual budget targets and ensure that those targets are reflected in the annual budget.
- Prepare 3/1 Plan basis inputs from all depts ensure that required submissions and presentations are delivered on time and of high quality. Identify and highlight potential areas of concern on a timely basis.
- Embed a culture of cost management. Create Financial Ownership (CFO) at all levels/functions through the Finance for NonFinance Program.
- Review Capital Investment Proposals (CIP) and assumptions in light of the current performance other the operating company.
- Conduct Post Implementation Reviews (PIR) of significant projects to ensure continuous alignment of the Strategic Investment Proposals (SIP)
- Finance risk identification assessment & evaluation.
- Identifying development needs during performance reviews
- Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance or accountingrelated function.
- Membership of professional bodies ACA ACCA CITN.
- Strong ERP exposure
- Strong MS office working knowledge especially MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proactive selfmotivated and capable of working in a complex and challenging environment.
- Strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills.
- Proven ability to create commercial analyses and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
- FMCG commercial awareness.
- Understanding of various systems and processes as they affect financial results and forecasts (Navision SAP etc.)