Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A) Manager

OverviewPurpose: The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading EIA’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes. The role provides forward-looking financial insights to senior management, supports strategic decision-making, and ensures financial discipline, transparency, and alignment with organizational objectives.Strategic ResponsibilitiesAct as a strategic finance partner to Executive Management by providing scenario analysis, forward-looking insights, and financial impact assessments.Support corporate strategy through long-term financial planning, scenario modeling, and capital allocation analysis.Identify financial risks, opportunities, and efficiency levers to support sustainable value creation.Translate strategic objectives into financial plans, KPIs, and performance targets.Support major initiatives, transformations, and investment decisions through rigorous financial evaluation.Core ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and governance requirements. Develop rolling forecasts and long-term financial plans incorporating scenario analysis and sensitivity testing. Coordinate inputs from business units and ensure consistency, challenge, and validation of assumptions. Monitor budget execution and recommend corrective actions where required.Performance Analysis & Management Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including variance analysis against budget and forecast. Analyse financial performance trends and underlying business drivers. Develop executive-level dashboards highlighting financial performance, risks, and opportunities. Provide actionable recommendations to senior management based on performance insights.Financial Modelling & Strategic Support: Develop financial models to support business cases, investment proposals, and strategic initiatives. Assess financial viability, returns, and risks associated with major initiatives. Support capital allocation decisions with robust financial analysis.Data Integrity, Controls & Process Improvement: Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data used for planning and reporting. Strengthen alignment between management reporting and statutory financial statements in collaboration with accounting. Enhance FP&A tools, processes, and reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and insight. Drive continuous improvement and automation within FP&A processes.People & Leadership Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a high-performance analytical culture. Set objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members. Review outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness. Promote knowledge sharing and continuous capability development.Education & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.Master’s degree (MBA / MSc Finance) preferred.Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CFA, CMA) highly desirable.Experience Requirements8–12 years of progressive finance experience with strong FP&A exposure.3–5 years in a managerial or senior analytical role.Experience in large, complex, or government/semi-government organizations preferred.Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and performance management.#J-18808-Ljbffr