The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Officer will support strategic and commercial decision-making by providing financial insights, performance analysis, financial models, and forward-looking projections.

The role focuses on business planning, scenario analysis, management reporting, and financial advisory support. It requires strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to translate financial information into practical recommendations for management.

The FP&A Officer will report to the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial models supporting business planning, scenario analysis, investment evaluation, and strategic initiatives
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual analytical management reports using finalized financial information, highlighting key performance indicators, material variances, trends, risks, and business-performance drivers
Analyze actual financial results against approved budgets and forecasts and provide clear explanations and actionable recommendations to management
Evaluate the projected financial impact of proposed projects, products, investments, and operational decisions using approved assumptions and methodologies
Lead the financial modeling and analytical workstreams for the annual budgeting and forecasting exercises, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
Consolidate management-approved financial assumptions and prepare budget and forecast analyses for review and approval by the Finance Manager and senior management
Monitor relevant industry benchmarks, economic indicators, and market trends and assess their potential financial impact on the Company
Prepare financial analyses and draft materials for management, Board, shareholder, and investor presentations
Analyze revenue, cost, margin, and profitability trends and identify potential opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency
Partner with business units to evaluate financial performance and provide analytical support for strategic and commercial decisions
Maintain appropriate documentation of financial models, assumptions, methodologies, data sources, and revisions
Undertake special projects specifically relating to financial strategy, business performance, capital planning, scenario analysis, and financial risk assessment

Authority and Accountability

The FP&A Officer shall have no final authority to approve budgets, forecasts, investments, payments, procurements, contracts, accounting entries, tax filings, or regulatory submissions
Final ownership and approval of the Company's budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and financial decisions shall remain with the Finance Manager and the appropriate management approvers
All material reports, models, forecasts, presentations, and recommendations prepared by the FP&A Officer shall be subject to appropriate management review

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA, CFA, or MBA qualification is an advantage but not required.

Experience

Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, commercial finance, management reporting, or a comparable analytical role.

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, scenario analysis, and financial modeling
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is an advantage
Experience with business-intelligence or data-visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is an advantage
Strong understanding of financial statements, key performance indicators, forecasting, and variance analysis

Analytical and Business Skills

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial models
Ability to evaluate business performance and translate financial information into actionable management insights
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the financial implications of business decisions
Ability to identify financial risks, performance issues, and potential efficiency opportunities

Communication and Collaboration

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prepare clear management reports, executive presentations, and financial recommendations
Ability to collaborate effectively with management and cross-functional business teams

Personal Attributes

Detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and adaptable
Able to manage multiple analytical assignments and deadlines
Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced and evolving business environment