Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Purpose

To lead the company's financial thinking by analyzing financial performance, optimizing capital structure, managing financial planning processes, and supporting decision-making. With automated financial systems and pre-processed data in place, the role focuses on interpreting results, managing cash flow planning, evaluating funding options, and providing actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Financial Planning & Cash Flow Management :

- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across all business units, ensuring alignment with company strategy.

- Build and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) to support planning and scenario analysis.

- Monitor liquidity and develop forward-looking cash flow forecasts.

- Identify optimal funding sources (debt vs equity) based on cost of capital and business needs.

- Support working capital optimization and funding strategies.

- Monitor existing loan facilities, repayment schedules, and covenants to ensure compliance and optimal debt management.

Financial Analysis & Reporting :

- Analyze financial statements to evaluate profitability, efficiency, and financial health.

- Assess and monitor key financial ratios including ROI, ROA, ROE, and leverage metrics.

- Evaluate and break down the cost of capital (WACC) and recommend actions to optimize capital structure.

- Provide insights into the most efficient sources and uses of cash.

- Prepare and present clear, data-driven financial reports and dashboards to management and investors.

Investment Review & Feasibility Evaluation:

- Review investment proposals and feasibility studies, validating assumptions and expected returns. - Analyze projected cash flows, IRR, NPV, payback period, profitability index, and risk sensitivity.

- Review projection models to assess the long-term financial impact of investments.

- Advise management on capital deployment efficiency and scenario outcomes.

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.

Professional Certificates: CFA, CMA, FP&A, FMVA, CREFM is a plus .

8-15 years of relevant experience with minimum 3 years in a similar role.