Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analytic

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JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Manager of Budget, Forecasting, and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) plays a critical role in overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and performance management within the Group. This position ensures the effective allocation of resources, adherence to financial guidelines, and strategic decision-making. The Senior Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes and drive business growth.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Budget Development and Control:

• Lead the budgeting process for the division, product, or business line.
• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets/forecast, incorporating historical financial data.
• Design effective budget models for departments and the entire Group.
• Monitor and analyze performance against budgets.
• Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results.
• Suggest spending improvements to enhance profitability.

Financial Forecasting:

• Forecast future needs based on business trends and growth projections.
• Utilize critical thinking to create accurate financial forecasts.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Analyze financial information, including revenues, expenditures, and cash management.
• Ensure all operations remain within budget constraints.
• Review budget requests and provide recommendations.
• Prepare financial documents and reports.

Policy Development and Compliance:

• Design and implement effective budgeting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations related to accounting and budgeting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet budget submission deadlines.

Strategic Decision Support:

• Provide input to strategic decisions affecting financial planning and resource allocation.
• Implement tools and reporting mechanisms for planning, forecasting, and monitoring.
• Evaluate and optimize budgetary guidelines to align with Group goals.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
• Ensure continuous learning and development within the team to keep up with emerging trends and best practices in EPM.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Holds a Bachelor's degree and/or a professional qualification in Accounting.
• Has a minimum of 5 years of working experience in a relevant industry.
• Prior experience in financial/management reporting and/or audit is considered an added advantage.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with different levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and perform effectively under pressure.
• Exhibits good project management skills to oversee financial planning initiatives.
• Preferably familiar with Oracle EPM systems.