The FP&A; Manager will be responsible for implementing financial planning and analysis (FP&A;) processes that support the strategic and operational goals of the FMCG organization. They will lead the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, as well as provide insightful analysis to support decision-making at all levels of the company. This is an individual contributor role.
- Participate in the development of long-term financial plans, including capital expenditures, working capital, and investment decisions.
- Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives
- Partner with business finance teams to drive insights and value into reporting and presentations
- Prepare all Monthly and Quarterly consolidated & Segment financials.
- Forecasting P&L; basis inputs from multiple teams and actual changes in market dynamics or cost scenario
- Provide regular performance reporting including Working capital & CF and analysis to senior management, including variance analysis and other key performance indicators.
- Preparing models, scorecards, reports and presentation in identified focus areas for MBRs and QBR
- Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance
- Preparation of relevant,
timely management information to equip the operators with the information required to make business decisions.
- The ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders, and to present complex information in an easily understandable manner.
- The ability to build robust working relationships with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team and to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- The ability to set and manage performance expectations, to provide constructive feedback, and to manage and motivate a team to achieve results.
- 'Analyse current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures
- Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes
- Handling management accounting and advance analytics of each line items of P/L with cuts for category, formats, brands.
- Rolling forecasting and guidance to business on delivering versus plans
- Lead finance interface with cross functional teams on any support