About the job FP&A Manager (Multinational Company)
As the FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Manager, you will play a critical role in driving strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities across the organization. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support decision-making and overall business performance. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budget control, and the development of business plans to support the company's goals.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across all business units.
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Partner with department heads and country leads to provide financial insights, challenge assumptions, and support strategic initiatives.
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Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary to explain deviations from plan, forecast, and prior year.
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Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for regional and global stakeholders.
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Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, business cases, and investment decisions.
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Monitor OPEX, CAPEX, and revenue performance and drive cost optimization initiatives.
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and corporate financial standards.
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Support financial system improvements and automation projects to enhance reporting and analysis efficiency.
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Mentor and develop junior FP&A staff, if applicable.
Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Masters/MBA is a plus).
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Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in FP&A
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Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
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Background in Big 4 or consulting is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
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Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar.
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Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a strong advantage.