About the job

• Our client vertically integrated textile solutions provider seeks to recruit a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead reporting to the Head of Finance.

Roles and Responsibilities
Budgeting and forecasting

• 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).

Financial Modelling and reporting

• 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).

Financial Planning and Analysis

• 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.

Cost Analysis and Management

• Conduct detailed cost analysis to identify areas for cost optimization and process
• Monitor and report on product costing, ensuring accuracy and profitability.
• Implement cost control measures and track their impact on the bottom line.

Requirements
Qualification:

• 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.

Core competencies and Skills

• Knowledge in financial modelling and strategic planning.
• High proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tool 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 analytical skills and attention to detail.
• 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 team(s).
• Thought Leadership.