This role offers a strategic opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to join a leading industrial manufacturing organization as an FP&A Manager. In this capacity, you will serve as a key business partner, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for the CEO and senior management.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Modelling & Analysis
- Create, maintain, and update robust financial models to support long-term business planning and strategic decision-making.
- Develop comprehensive scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess financial impacts, risks, and potential business outcomes.
- Analyze overall business performance to identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations to management.
Profitability & Cost Management
- Perform deep-dive analysis of product costing and profitability across SKUs, customers, and business segments.
- Monitor contribution margins and cost structures to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost optimization.
- Support the development of pricing strategies and margin enhancement initiatives.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process across all internal departments.
- Manage and prepare monthly rolling forecasts, including detailed variance analysis and performance tracking.
- Ensure all budget assumptions remain aligned with strategic priorities and group financial targets.
Business Partnering & Strategic Planning
- Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to support long-term financial planning and capital investments.
- Collaborate with department heads to understand operational drivers, monitor budgets, and develop risk mitigation plans.
- Provide financial guidance on new projects, market expansions, and special initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or a Professional Qualification (ACCA, CPA, MIA, etc.).
- Experience: 5–7 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
- Industry Knowledge: Prior experience within the manufacturing industry is a distinct advantage.
- Technical Skills: Advanced, hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- Competencies: High attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a proven track record of meeting rigorous deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Project Support: Ability to provide ad-hoc reports and analysis for special projects, including new product launches and strategic partnerships.