Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - #1104182

As a Group-level role within the Corporate Finance team, the Senior Manager, FP&A, plays a key part in driving financial planning and analysis excellence across the organisation. This position partners closely with Corporate function leaders and business units across markets and lines of business, to provide robust financial reporting, forecasting, and insights that guide performance management and strategic decision-making. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A processes, systems, and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis at Group level, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and variance analysis.

• Support Corporate departments in developing budgets, tracking operational metrics, and providing timely financial insights.

• Deliver clear and actionable commentary on profitability, forecasts, and business trends through financial modelling and analysis.

• Benchmark key financial and operational KPIs across business units; identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.

• Act as a business partner to Corporate department heads—aligning on performance targets, promoting data-driven decision-making, and enhancing commercial outcomes.

• Review capital expenditure plans for Group-level projects and assess returns on investment.

• Coordinate the annual budget planning process and lead regular business performance reviews with senior leadership.

• Conduct financial stress testing based on forecast assumptions and market dynamics.

• Collaborate with statutory accounting teams to ensure effective structuring and documentation of financial transactions.

• Support the periodic review and enhancement of Group financial control policies.

• Partner with Shared Services and IT teams to develop tools and frameworks for better performance analytics and cost tracking.

• Contribute to strategic and ad-hoc business initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent.

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in FP&A or financial analysis within a corporate or MNC environment; prior experience in high-growth technology or manufacturing sectors is advantageous.

Technical Skills and Systems Knowledge

• Hands-on experience with SAP and Corporate Performance Management tools (e.g., SAP BPC, Cognos, Power BI, Prophix, Tagetik) within the last 3 years is highly desirable.

• Proven ability in Microsoft Power Query and Power BI, including building dynamic dashboards and data models in a complex data environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Pivot, automation, and data manipulation.

Competencies and Attributes

• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Able to synthesise complex data and translate it into clear, insightful reports and recommendations.

• Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels.

• Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently while contributing as a collaborative team player.

• Demonstrates a positive, proactive mindset with a track record of driving improvements and delivering results under tight timelines.

• Committed to continuous process improvement and operational excellence.