Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Manager to establish and lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function. This role will transform financial data into actionable insights that influence business planning, pricing strategies, and growth across new markets. You will be responsible for managing the budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities while acting as a strategic partner to leadership on critical decisions shaping the company's future.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes across the organization.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, scenarios, and analytical reports to support decision-making.
• Deliver management reports, key performance indicators, and dashboards, while analyzing results versus plans.
• Provide comprehensive revenue, profitability, and unit economics analyses, including metrics such as customer acquisition cost, contribution margin, and lifetime value.
• Lead cost analysis and allocation efforts spanning multiple countries, products, and segments, collaborating closely with the Controllership team.
• Work in partnership with leadership and functional departments on pricing, revenue optimization, cost management, capital allocation, and investment evaluation.
• Support board and investor reporting, fundraising initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Design and implement scalable planning and reporting processes, integrating business intelligence, data tools, and AI-enhancements to increase efficiency and insight.
• Work alongside Controllership to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data inputs.
• Recruit, lead, and develop a team of at least two members, positioning the FP&A function as a trusted collaborator across the business.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses more than 10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance, with strong preference for candidates from fintech, payments, or e-commerce sectors.
• Proven track record as a people manager, having led and nurtured teams of two or more.
• Excellent analytical and narrative skills, capable of converting complex data into strategic decisions.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Holds a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; advanced qualifications such as CFA, CA, CPA, or MBA are beneficial.