Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job DescriptionIn this position you will....As Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, you would be a key trusted advisor to the business and a guardian on finance matters. Reporting to the Country Finance Lead, you are expected to create a culture of data driven insights to drive business performance. You are not just responsible for the accounting aspects, but building the analytics backbone that would enable the organization to be a truly digital & data driven business. The role requires proven leadership and an in-depth knowledge of technology, digital data & financial processesYou will be responsible for…Financial Planning & AnalysisPresent financial and operational analysis to provide visibility on performance or support future business decisions internally Generate and maintain budget, forecasting and actual data for the countryProvide high-quality support to the management as well as other functional teams during preparation for Business Reviews and Forecasts and other ad-hoc meetings. Provide insightful analysis on the financials and suggest implications on business performance Develop financial reports for business stakeholders and group reporting. Provide financial guidance and support to businesses to understand profitability, what are the gaps in achievement of KPIs, and mitigating plans. Perform Risk and Ops assessment in collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure that financial implications from both sides is tracked and monitored.Business SupportSupport the business decisioning process by providing essential analytical skills, financial models, profit models, internal and external benchmarking and performing ‘what-if’ scenariosBe the strategic partner to the business driving a high performing, sustainable business with effective Balance Sheet managementSupport the efforts of the business to deliver annual budget performance by engaging and influencing stakeholders with relevant management informationReview & challenge assumptions of plans as reflected in the business plansProvide advice to the various business streams how they can optimize the financial performance by setting the right prioritiesProviding judgement and impact assessment of proposed actions on performanceFor you to be successful…We expect you to be able to demonstrate the following key competenciesImpactfulSeeks necessary information on which to base decisions and is comfortable recommending an approachEmpowered to be quick to act and take steps to address issuesCollaborativeBuilds diverse networks and cooperative key working relationships to work in partnership with othersCo-operates with team members to resolve problems and achieve goalsCommunicationProvides others with information they need in a timely mannerCommunication is specific and fact based using a style appropriate for the audienceAdaptableHandles unexpected requirements and ambiguity in a receptive and calm manner. Resilient when things don’t go to plan. Employs different approaches depending on the situationAdapts to changes quickly, flexibly and easilyQualificationsYou will require the following qualifications and skills Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields with minimum 6-8 years’ experience in Planning, Finance & Accounting Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and work with the larger teamStrong Change management skillsSignificant experience in a variety of commercial and FP&A roles in complex organizationsExperience in building flexible financial models and working collaboratively with other business units for accurate assumption inputsStrong people leader with ability to lead and grow teams of international talentStrong business partner who can influence and effectively challenge C-suite stakeholdersEnergy and desire to succeed; follows through on commitments; pushes self and others to deliver exceptional resultsStrong collaboration, consensus building, problem resolution and communication skills are a prerequisite