Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Alan & Grant

Industry: FMCG / Foods / Beverage

Job Summary

• The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager role will provide financial and strategic support through the provision of meaningful reporting and analysis to drive performance in the company.
• The role oversees the development of the organization's yearly budget and forecasts, providing prompt and accurate performance reporting to the management, developing accurate standard costs and variance analysis for all BU related activities and related CAPEX budget control.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain management information systems using a combination of automated, semi-automated and manual systems.
• Provide management with timely, relevant financial information to better understand the business and cost/revenue profile.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate financial reports, monthly and annual accounts to management and external regulatory authorities, where necessary.
• Design and prepare reports for management decision making.
• Assist in the set-up, continuous assessment and amendment of EPET’s computerized accounting system for greater effectiveness.
• Investigate and recommend improvements to the current financial system, work standards and procedures to contribute towards improving profitability through cost control, improved internal controls and greater work efficiency.
• Manage the budget and forecast processes by collecting all financial information necessary for the annual and strategic planning process.
• Undertake analysis of risks and opportunities to provide forecast information as required whilst working closely with the BU leadership teams.
• Ensure that timely reporting of performance and variance analysis for all direct and indirect costs is undertaken.
• Identify and report on variance drivers so that appropriate action can be taken as required.
• Develop a strong business partnering structure to facilitate good analysis of all commercial and supply chain activities including new product development and value optimization initiatives.
• Provide input and review, where applicable, for related CAPEX expenditures.
• Track and communicate CAPEX spending to ensure adherence to annual budgets.
• Provide coaching and leadership to direct and indirect employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• An MBA/M.Sc. will be desired.
• Should have at least 7 years of experience in the manufacturing industry (especially in the food and beverage industry).