Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description The Role Financial Planning and Forecasting - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals. - Prepare detailed presentation slides summarizing the performance of assigned businesses, incorporating narrative elements to enhance understanding and outline necessary actions. - Analyze trends, variances, and key performance and indicators to make accurate and timely financial forecasts Strategic Analysis and Reporting - Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and actionable recommendations. - Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning. - Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses as needed to support decision-making and initiatives. Business Partnership - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that drive business performance and resource allocation. - Act as a trusted advisor to department heads, providing guidance on financial implications of business decisions. Project Investment Evaluation - Partner with business divisions to evaluate capital investment proposals, ensuring alignment with organisation’s strategic objective and financial priorities. - Lead discussions with project sponsors and relevant divisions to challenge business assumptions, validate project scope, benefits, costs, implementation timelines and key risks. - Perform and/or review rigorous financial evaluations, including NPV, IRR, payback period scenario and sensitivity analyses, to assess the commercial viability of investment proposals. Budgetary control and monitoring - Partner with VP Finance to develop and implement a robust budgetary control system that encompasses the entire budgeting process, from initial planning through execution and variance analysis. - Work collaboratively with division/department heads to set budgetary guidelines, ensuring that all financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to meet organizational goals. - Regularly monitor budget performance against actual results, providing comprehensive reports and insights on variances, explaining deviations, and recommending corrective actions Oversight of Joint ventures and subsidiaries - Conduct regular financial analyses and reviews of joint ventures and subsidiaries, assessing their contributions to overall corporate financial performance and identifying areas for improvement. - Collaborate with counterparts in joint ventures and subsidiaries to establish performance metrics, track financial results, and ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and reporting standards. Process Improvements - Identify and implement process improvements within FP&A and other finance-related areas to enhance efficiency and accuracy and ensure compliance and best practices. Leadership and Development - Mentor and develop FP&A team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. - Partner with the Financial reporting and General Accounting department on reporting and compliance matters, ensuring alignment and accuracy in financial reporting. Requirements - Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field with professional certification, CA/CPA/ACCA preferred. - Minimum 7 years of experience in FP&A or similar finance role, with a proven track record of financial analysis and reporting. - Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, financial, Oracle and Workday). - Experience in port operations, logistics or related sectors is advantageous. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with diverse stakeholders. - Proven leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing finance professionals.

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