Head - Financial Planning & Analysis - Banking/Financial Services

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting:

- Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units and functions.

- Develop long-term financial models and strategic financial plans.

- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting activities.

- Establish planning assumptions and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Financial Analysis & Business Performance:

- Analyze business performance, revenue trends, costs, profitability, and key financial metrics.

- Provide actionable insights and recommendations for business improvement.

- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.

- Conduct variance analysis and present findings to leadership.

Management Reporting:

- Design and enhance management reporting frameworks and dashboards.

- Deliver timely MIS reports to senior management and stakeholders.

- Develop KPI scorecards and business performance metrics.

- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across reports.

Strategic Business Partnering:

- Collaborate with business leaders to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.

- Evaluate business cases, investment proposals, and expansion opportunities.

- Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments.

- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic projects as required.

Financial Control & Governance:

- Strengthen financial planning processes, controls, and governance mechanisms.

- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.

- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency.

- Support internal and external audit requirements related to planning and reporting.

Systems & Process Improvement:

- Lead the implementation and optimization of FP&A tools and reporting systems.

- Automate reporting and financial analysis processes where feasible.

- Develop advanced analytical models to improve decision support capabilities.

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA)

- 15 - 18 years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Business Finance, or Corporate Finance.