PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
As an FP&A Manager, you will be expected to work directly with the VP-Finance to help formulate and refine the strategy and financial projections for the business. Key success factors for this role include strong analytical skills, good communication and presentation skills, good business acumen, and the ability to work independently.
DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES
General
A. Support and manage the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning process for the Company with input from key business stakeholders and the VP-Finance.
B. Track and monitor actual KPIs and financial performance against budget/forecast and provide insights into opportunities and risks to the teams in a timely manner.
C. Develop financial models and build business cases to evaluate new business ideas.
D. Work closely with Accounting teams to help improve reporting processes and tools (including but not limited to budgeting systems, management reporting systems and other financial reporting interfaces).
E. Responsible for management reporting and follow up analysis towards budget and forecast.
F. Monitoring of revenue and major cost items on a weekly basis to be able to provide insights to the business on a timely manner.
G. Perform ad-hoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making.
H. Active involvement in new initiatives or projects as required.
I. Able to deal with multiple stakeholders across all management levels.
J. Able to identify key business drivers and provide insightful analysis to help the business to grow top line revenues and manage costs.
K. Experienced in working in a fast-paced environment with high performing teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (or related). CPA is an advantage.
- Advanced Excel/Gsheet skills in building complex financial models and experience with using planning systems.
- Ability to translate business requirements / queries into financial analysis and financial projections/models.
- At least 2 years of experience in financial/business analysis and supporting business teams.
- Strong sense of ownership to see projects to completion.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Strong integrity and not afraid to raise concerns or highlight opportunities.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively “outside the box”
- Preferably with experience from retail industry.
- Analytical and with above-average numerical proficiency.
- Detail-oriented.
- Experience in Accounting ERP, and SAP is an advantage
