ScoreLabs - Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and business partnering. The role will work closely with business and functional stakeholders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and improve business performance. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the annual budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting processes. - Develop and maintain financial forecasts, business plans, and financial models. - Prepare and analyze P&L, revenue, cost, margin, and profitability reports. - Conduct detailed variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and actual performance, and provide actionable insights. - Partner with business and functional teams to understand financial performance, identify key drivers, and support strategic decision-making. - Monitor and analyze working capital, cash flow, receivables, payables, and liquidity. - Prepare monthly and periodic management reports, dashboards, and performance reviews. - Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support business planning and investment decisions. - Identify opportunities for cost optimization, operational efficiency, and profitability improvement. - Develop financial models and business cases for new initiatives and strategic projects. - Work closely with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data and reporting. - Present financial performance, forecasts, key variances, and business insights to senior management. - Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting, forecasting methodologies, and financial controls. Requirements: - 7 - 10 years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, management reporting, corporate finance, or a related finance function. - Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, and variance analysis. - Strong understanding of working capital and cash flow management. - Proven experience in business partnering with cross-functional and business teams. - Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate it into actionable business insights. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. - Experience preparing management reports and presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - CA, CMA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent finance qualification preferred. - Experience with Big 4, FMCG, consumer, or Tobacco industry environments would be an advantage.