Our client: A prominent player in the consumer goods industry, particularly in the food sector is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.

Your role:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, positioned within the Finance department at the senior level, plays a pivotal role in overseeing corporate projections and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

This professional is responsible for providing in-depth analysis of technical, administrative, and significant impacts, requiring a strong analytical approach, tactical awareness, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role involves ensuring the effective transmission of functional strategies into functional business plans, adherence to corporate guidance in Planning and Budgeting activities, and monitoring variances in financial performance against the budget. Collaboration with the Financial Controller and Internal Audit manager is essential for driving month-end reporting. Responsibilities encompass providing and interpreting financial information, monitoring cash flows, managing financial accounting systems, producing accurate financial reports, and supervising staff. Monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Cash flow, Customer performance, and departmental profit for the group, are part of the routine. Additionally, the FP&A Manager leads supply chain finance support in financial reporting and sets KPIs for Receivables, Payables, Stock, Working capital, and Margin analysis. Inter-department and intra-department meetings, providing necessary information to the CEO, implementing departmental policies, and contributing to continuous improvement are integral aspects of the role.