Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Manager to join our Finance team and support the Financial Planning and Analysis function by assisting in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. The role contributes to data-driven decision-making and helps maintain financial discipline across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Consolidate inputs from various departments and validate assumptions.
• Maintain budget templates and support variance analysis.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Create action plans to bridge the gap between actuals vs budgeted.
• Prepare monthly reports highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support cost analysis and profitability studies.
• Create and analyze unit-level economics.

Reporting

• Generate and maintain dashboards and MIS reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Support preparation of presentations for leadership reviews.

Business Support

• Collaborate with business units to gather financial data and understand drivers.
• Assist in evaluating new business cases and investment proposals through financial modelling.

Process Improvement

• Support automation and streamlining of reporting and planning processes.
• Help maintain financial models and tools.

Educational Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant / MBA (Finance)
• 6–10 years of experience in analysis, planning, reporting and process optimization.
• Well versed with Microsoft tools, ERP tools and Reporting tools.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviour

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear and effective communicator
• Manages time and priorities efficiently
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Adaptable to change and open to learning
• Takes ownership and delivers independently
• Preferably from Aviation, FMCG, Retail and Beverage industry