Manager Financial Planning & Analysis for a Power Sector Company
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Apt Resources is currently seeking a highly motivated Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join the team of our client, a prominent company in the power sector. As the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis for the management and organization of the Finance Planning function of the company including long-term business planning, annual budgeting, and periodic budget updates. You will also perform a business plan sensitivities analysis for credit metrics analysis and capital allocation purposes. The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will be also in charge of the management reporting process, defining guidelines and reporting methodologies in order to ensure timely, reliable, transparent management information to the CEO, Executive team, Board of Directors, and Shareholders. You will be also charged with the responsibility of establishing and maintaining an effective performance management system; in that respect, you will provide effective support in setting operating and financial targets for the financial year consistence with Group strategy and long-term business plans and in monitoring the achievement of those targets. You will discharge your responsibilities under the coordination and supervision of the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.Responsibilities:Manage company long-term business planning, annual budgeting, and periodical budget updates, defining business planning guidelines, timelines, key assumptions, and standard templates. Develop and maintain a business plan booklet and other budget-related reports and documentationEnsure compliance with the FP&A policies and procedures, as well as develop proposals aimed at enhancing standards and increasing the accuracy and efficiency of the Finance planning processPerform business plan sensitivities analysis for credit metrics analysis and capital allocation purposesManage company management reporting process, defining guidelines, and reporting methodologies. Ensure timely, reliable, transparent management information to the CEO, Executive team, Board of Directors, and ShareholdersAnalyze company operating and financial performance against target identifying key variances and providing support for corrective actions. Coordinate periodical business review meetingsDevelop and implement early warning systems that will help the Executive Team in detecting and handling deviations to the planned finance outlook of the company without compromising the reasonable financial balance between outflow and inflow of fundsEstablish and maintain an effective performance management system: provide effective support in setting operating and financial targets for the financial year consistence with Group strategy and long-term business plans. Develop and maintain Group balanced scorecard linked to a rewards and compensation systemManage the spending authorization process and review budget change requests to ensure compliance with the Group Policy on Delegation of Financial Authority, and monitor corporate operating expenses, G&A, and capital expenditure against budgetsAnalyze expected returns and financial compatibility of investment proposals and formulate recommendations for the relevant authorization bodies. Perform investment assurance and Sign-off for capital allocation regarding proposed projects. Perform post-investment appraisalProvide support to Business Development and M&A functions during pre-development or pre-acquisition phase (i.e. due diligence process, business evaluation, investment assurance competitive bidding) and during the post-acquisition/integration phase for the implementation of policies, processes, and systems in line with company planning and management reporting policiesCoordinate internal and external benchmarking analysis and special projects aimed at improving the operational efficiency of the asset portfolio managed by the company and for value creation purposesPursue initiatives on system development for automation of Group financial planning and management reporting; maintain and enhance new systems post-implementationCoordinate financial planning & analysis functions of the Group's subsidiaries ensuring adherence to company policies and standardsAssist in coordinating with the internal and external auditors and provide all required information to the concerned parties in order to facilitate the preparation of internal and external audit reports, respectivelyRequirementsEssential:University degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Administration from a recognized UniversityMinimum of 6-8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis of which 3 years should be in a similar position/responsibilityMinimum of 3 years of Financial Modelling experienceFamiliarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferably)Strong knowledge of planning and management reporting systems (Oracle preferably)Preferred:Master's in Finance, and/or Business Administration from a recognized Management SchoolMinimum of 3 years exposure to global power/water/renewable sectorsExposure to international companies with large complexity and multicultural environmentsKnowledge, and/or exposure to Qatar or other Gulf regionsSkillset:Superior analytical and synthesis skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills with sensitivity to different culturesAbility to build trust and effective personal relations both within the organization and with all relevant external stakeholdersAbility to multi-task and work under pressureAbility to work in a teamStrong negotiation skillsStay abreast of the latest trends/tendencies in financial planning and analysis and management reportingPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND MINDSET:Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics, and integrityEnsure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard sensitive informationHigh energy with a "can do" mentality. Strongly believe in continuous benchmarking and continuous improvementRobust intellect and constant desire to learnDrive, self-reliance, and pragmatism, great determination in achieving resultsAnalytical, inquisitive natureCapability to easily adapt to fast-moving, changing environments and cultural differencesBenefitsTo be discussed
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