Senior/Finance Manager

Job Description: FP&A Manager / Financial Planning & Analysis

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across the organization
• Consolidate inputs from business units, ensuring alignment with group strategy and guidelines
• Prepare comprehensive budget packs and executive presentations, including financial insights, key assumptions, risks, and strategic recommendations
• Oversee operating cash flow forecasting, identifying potential risks and mitigation plans
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to support business decision-making

Management Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Monitor weekly sales performance and analyze key variances with actionable recommendations
• Lead monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget / Forecast / Prior Year) for P&L and key Balance Sheet accounts
• Oversee cash flow and CAPEX forecasting, highlighting risks and deviations from plan
• Present monthly financial performance, working capital updates, and key KPIs to senior leadership (CFO, CEO)
• Prepare Business Review Meeting (BRM) materials with clear performance insights and business drivers
• Support preparation of half-year and annual financial reports

Inventory & Working Capital Management

• Oversee inventory planning and replenishment strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize risks
• Monitor and control CAPEX, IT OPEX, marketing spend, and operating expenses against budget
• Drive working capital optimization across inventory, receivables, and payables

Commercial & Supply Chain Business Partnering

• Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to validate forecasts and business plans
• Provide financial insights to support business reviews and strategic initiatives
• Challenge commercial assumptions to ensure financial viability and risk control

Governance, Controls & Process Improvement

• Strengthen financial controls across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Improve reporting efficiency through automation and dashboard development (e.g., BI/BW tools)
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems
• Standardize reporting templates in line with group requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop FP&A team, ensuring high-quality analysis and deliverables
• Set performance objectives and promote a strong analytical and accountability culture
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and business needs

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (CPA/CA preferred)
• 6–8 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in retail, travel retail, F&B, or trading industries
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis
• Experience in inventory management, CAPEX control, and working capital optimization
• Ability to translate operational KPIs into financial insights and recommendations
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Prior experience managing teams and working with senior leadership