Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Manager

Role overview

The Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Manager will own the planning and performance management agenda, leading budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis to help senior leadership make informed decisions. The position serves as a trusted finance advisor, enabling stronger cost discipline, sharper insights, and alignment with long-term business priorities.

This role reports to the Head of FP&A.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the yearly budget cycle and the quarterly forecast process across all functions.
• Review financial results, trends, and material variances, then turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Build and maintain financial models for scenario analysis, capital spending, and business case evaluation.
• Work closely with business teams to ensure financial plans support strategic targets and operational KPIs.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly business performance updates for executive leaders.
• Monitor the quality of financial reporting, support cost-saving initiatives, and help improve cash flow performance.
• Assess business risks and growth opportunities to support investment and expansion decisions.
• Coordinate with accounting, treasury, and tax functions to ensure complete financial integrity.
• Improve planning systems, tools, and workflows, including platforms such as Power BI and SAP Analytics.

Scope of the role

The position leads cross-functional financial planning work, contributes to executive-level decision-making, manages a team of analysts, and coordinates with regional finance counterparts.

Decision-making authority

The role can make strategic planning decisions, approve budgets and forecasts, and recommend actions related to investments and cost optimization. Higher-impact matters are escalated to executive leadership.

Problem-solving focus

The incumbent is expected to interpret complex financial information, identify gaps and risks, and develop practical solutions that support growth and financial stability.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required. A master’s degree or MBA is preferred. Professional certifications such as CMA, CPA, or CFA are considered an advantage.

Experience

Applicants should have at least 8 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including a minimum of 3 years in a senior or managerial finance position. Experience in a multinational or regional organization is preferred.

Job-specific skills

Strong command of Excel and financial modeling is essential, along with practical exposure to ERP and reporting tools such as SAP, Oracle, and Power BI. The role also requires strong analytical ability, executive presentation skills, people leadership, strategic thinking, business partnering, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-pressure environment.