The FP&A Manager plays a key role in driving enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management and strategic decision support across a diversified group of businesses. As an individual contributor, this role requires strong analytical capability, advanced financial modeling skills and a strong foundation in accounting and corporate finance The successful candidate is intellectually curious, collaborative, and confident in challenging assumptions, generating actionable insights and influencing business decisions through data-driven analysis. Beyond technical excellence, the role is expected to champion continuous improvement by leveraging planning systems, automation and emerging AI technologies to enhance productivity and strengthen decision-making.

WHAT IS THE JOB LIKE

Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of annual budgets, forecast updates, and long-range financial plans across business units and corporate functions.
Review, validate, and challenge key business assumptions to improve the quality and credibility of financial plans.
Develop robust financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity assessments to support capital allocation and investment decisions.
Monitor external economic, industry and market developments and assess potential implications on the group's financials.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Provide portfolio level financial analysis by evaluating business performance, capital deployment and ROI, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to optimize resource allocation and financial performance.
Develop, monitor, and analyze key financial and operational KPIs across the organization.
Prepare concise, insightful management reports, executive presentations, dashboards, and financial narratives that clearly communicate business performance.
Identify emerging risks, opportunities, and trends, and proactively recommend corrective actions or strategic responses.

Systems, Automation & Continuous Improvement

Develop, maintain, and drive improvements in financial planning models within Anaplan and other planning or reporting platforms.
Champion the adoption of digital tools, AI-enabled solutions and advanced analytics to improve productivity, enhance data quality, and generate deeper business insights.
Promote best practices in data governance, model integrity, documentation, and process standardization.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner closely with business units and corporate functions to provide financial insights that support operational and strategic decisions.
Build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholders while constructively challenging assumptions and providing objective financial perspectives.
Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences.
Share knowledge and promote financial literacy across the organization through coaching, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving.

WHO ARE YOU

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CFA, MBA, CMA, or other relevant professional certifications

Experience & Skills:

Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, investment banking, equity research, valuation, controllership or related fields.
Solid understanding of PFRS/IFRS and accounting principles.
Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills.
Strong proficiency in Anaplan or equivalent enterprise planning platforms.
Demonstrated experience in BI and visualization tools, (e.g. Power BI or Tableau), process automation, digital transformation, or implementation of finance technology solutions.
Demonstrated interest in applying AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies) to improve financial analysis, reporting and business processes.
Experience in corporate strategy, M&A, valuation, or enterprise risk management is an advantage.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager