VML - Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis

Description:

Role Summary The FP&A Lead will be responsible for managing the company's financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting.

This role requires a strong grasp of corporate finance principles, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to driving profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly/monthly financial forecasts, collaborating closely with business unit heads.

- Performance Analysis: Develop and maintain detailed financial models and dashboards to track performance against budget and key operating metrics, identifying variances and trends.

- Strategic Initiatives: Provide financial analysis support for strategic initiatives, capital expenditure proposals, and business case development.

- Management Reporting: Prepare insightful financial presentations for senior management, providing actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.

- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting automation.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- MBA (Finance Focus Mandatory): Full-time MBA with a specialization in Finance (Chartered Accountant/CFA certification is a significant advantage).

- Experience: 5-8 years of progressive experience in corporate FP&A, Financial Services, or Investment Banking.

- Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

- Deep understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and financial statement analysis