Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
With Aramex, the sky is the limit for a high performing Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of financial analysis strategies, tools, and processes to support data-driven decision-making and enhance financial performance. This role plays a critical part in transforming raw financial data into actionable insights, enabling stakeholders to make informed strategic and operational decisions.The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of financial analysis strategies, tools, and processes to support data-driven decision-making and enhance financial performance. This role plays a critical part in transforming raw financial data into actionable insights, enabling stakeholders to make informed strategic and operational decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement the finance analysis strategy in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with finance stakeholders to identify key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and reporting requirements to track financial performance and drive business outcomes.
- Conduct in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial data to identify trends, patterns, and insights, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.
- Design and develop BI solutions e.g. Cost-to-Serve model, Revenue leakage analysis, dashboards, and reports using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to visualize and analyze financial data effectively.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of finance processes, systems, and controls, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
- Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and insights for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning purposes.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
- Lead and mentor a team of management accountants, providing guidance and support to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Evaluate and recommend enhancements to financial systems and software to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
- Over 5-7 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles, with a focus on finance data analytics and reporting.
- Proficiency in BI tools and platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, QlikView) and SQL/database querying languages.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Knowledge of finance principles, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within established timelines.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Experience in SAP and MYOB accounting systems would be beneficial though not critical
- Strong organisation skills and project management skills
Critical Success Factors
- Proactive identification of revenue enhancement, revenue assurance and cost-saving opportunities via thorough and robust data analysis.
- Ability of develop creative ways of analysing information from various sources to identify critical trends and opportunities for improving business processes.
- Continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
- Adoption and utilization of BI tools and analytics across the finance function.
- Proactive action(s) to improve business performance, productivity, reduce costs and streamline processes.
If you think this would be a great opportunity for you, please apply today by submitting your cover letter and cv.
Due to the volume of applications for this role, we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.