General Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - FMCG

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning process, including long-term and short-term forecasting, to align with business objectives.

- Budgeting: Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and presentation of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and key performance metrics to senior leadership.

- Business Performance Analysis: Perform detailed financial analysis to provide insights into business performance, profitability, and areas of improvement.

- Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities and work with various departments to optimize operational efficiencies.

- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the executive team on strategy formulation, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting business growth initiatives.

- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure financial compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management standards.

- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, ensuring continuous development and performance improvement.

Key Requirements:

Qualifications:

- Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

- An MBA in Finance or additional certifications (e.g., CFA) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

- Minimum of 12+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

- Experience in managing large-scale financial operations in a complex business environment.