Job Summary
The FP&A Team Leader is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical activities to support strategic decision-making and business performance. The role ensures accurate financial insights, performance tracking, and alignment between financial plans and organizational objectives, particularly within project-based environments such as engineering and construction.
FP&A functions focus on forward-looking financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support key business decisions and long-term growth .
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Lead the annual budgeting process across all departments and projects.
- Develop long-term financial plans aligned with company strategy.
- Consolidate project budgets and ensure alignment with corporate targets.
2. Forecasting & Financial Modeling
- Prepare rolling forecasts (monthly/quarterly).
- Develop financial models for projects, investments, and business scenarios.
- Conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis to assess risks and opportunities.
3. Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze financial performance (revenues, costs, margins, cash flow).
- Perform variance analysis between actual vs. budget/forecast.
- Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards.
- Provide actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
4. Business Partnering
- Collaborate with project managers, operations, and engineering teams.
- Support decision-making through financial insights and recommendations.
- Evaluate project performance, cost control, and resource utilization.
5. Performance Management
- Monitor KPIs and financial metrics across projects and departments.
- Identify financial risks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Support strategic initiatives, investments, and business cases.
6. Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop FP&A analysts.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial reports and analysis.
- Improve team capabilities in financial modeling and analytics.
7. Process Improvement & Systems
- Enhance financial planning and reporting processes.
- Implement best practices and automation tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, ERP).
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Mprofessional certification (CMA, CFA, CPA) is preferred.
Experience
- 6–10 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance.
- Experience in construction or engineering industry is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in team leadership.
