Finance Planning and Analysis Lead

Our client, a vertically integrated textile solutions provider, seeks to recruit a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead reporting to the Head of Finance. The role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Consolidation of overall comprehensive companywide budget linking to comprehensive functional budgets and into business units up to profitability level.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision making across the organization.
• Monitor profitability by business unit, providing insights and making the necessary recommendations towards attainment of the key company goals.
• Consolidate reports on profitability by business unit.
• Translate business strategy into impact on profitability and balance sheet.
• Generation of investment appraisal reports on ad hoc basis.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for growth.
• Advice the Head of Finance on potential investments.
• Generate reports on payback period and risk associated with investments.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis to identify areas for cost optimization and process improvement.
• Monitor and report on product costing, ensuring accuracy and profitability.
• Implement cost control measures and track their impact on the bottom line.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a business-related field.
• MBA or Advance degree is a plus.
• Holder of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) and any other relevant professional certification.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, with at least two years in functional or team leadership responsibility.
• Knowledge in financial modelling and strategic planning.
• High proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with financial planning software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• In depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, management reporting and local regulations and statutory requirements.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, problem solving abilities and a result-oriented mindset.
• Ability to think strategically and provide insights that contribute to the strategy.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Proven ability to co-ordinate and develop high performing teams.
• Thought Leadership.