Beauty Garage - Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Summary:

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will be responsible for driving budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. The role requires strong analytical capability, financial modeling expertise, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance financial planning, control, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic reforecasting processes

- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to leadership

- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic and operational decisions

- Prepare management reports, MIS, and variance analysis

- Partner with business teams to support planning, cost optimization, and growth initiatives

- Evaluate key performance metrics and monitor business trends

- Support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and investment evaluations

- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial data and reports

- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes and reporting frameworks

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

- Accuracy and timeliness of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports

- Quality of financial insights supporting strategic decisions

- Improved financial visibility and performance tracking

- Effective cost control and margin improvement initiatives

- Strong collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders

- Reliability and integrity of financial models and analyses

Required Skillsets:

- Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

- Advanced financial analysis and financial modeling skills

- Strong understanding of accounting and corporate finance principles

- Proficiency in financial software tools and advanced Excel

- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's/Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

- CA, CFA, CPA, or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred

- Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or manufacturing sectors is an advantage