Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Bachelor of Commerce (Commerce), Chartered Financial Analyst (Finance), Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountant) Nationality Any Nationality Vacancy 1 Vacancy Job Description Job Purpose As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will be the finance business partner to practice and service-line leaders across our global GRC consulting business. Your mission is to turn data into strategic insight that unlocks 100% and 200% year-on-year growth, pinpoints efficiency gains, and guides profitable decision-making. You will own the full planning cycle including forecasting, budgeting, scenario modelling, and performance analytics, translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both executive and non-finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Strategic Growth Modelling: Build multi-year financial models to map pathways to 100% & 200% revenue growth; sensitize assumptions (pricing, utilization, headcount, geographic expansion, M&A) and quantify cash-flow impacts. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budget process and rolling re-forecasts; maintain 13-week cash-flow views and quarterly re-forecasts aligned with OKRs. Performance Analytics: Design dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) tracking billable utilization, project margins, client acquisition cost (CAC), LTV, and operating leverage; flag variances and root causes. Efficiency & Cost Optimization: Conduct zero-based and activity-based costing reviews; identify margin uplift and opex saving opportunities (e.g., contractor mix, delivery center utilization, tech stack ROI). Decision Support: Prepare investment cases for new service lines, geographic entry, and technology spend; present board-ready papers with risk-adjusted returns. Stakeholder Communication: Simplify analytics into narratives, slides, and memos for non-finance leaders; coach teams on finance literacy. Process & Systems Leadership: Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes; manage systems like Adaptive Insights / Anaplan and ensure data integrity across ERP, CRM, and PSA tools. Skills and Experience We seek a dynamic leader with prior FP&A experience, aiming to advance their career within a growth-oriented company. The ideal candidate is goal-driven, high-achieving, and passionate about delivering high-quality financial analysis in a multi-jurisdictional environment. At j. awan & partners, we foster an environment for you to express your talents and offer extensive learning opportunities. Experience 8-12 years in FP&A, commercial finance, or strategic finance, with at least 4 years in professional services or project-based environments (consulting, Big 4, IT services, etc.). Proven success guiding businesses through

50% Yo Y growth, venture-backed scale-ups, or rapid geographic expansion. Hands-on ownership of budgeting, long-range planning, and executive reporting. Skills Advanced Excel & financial modelling skills (3-statement, DCF, scenario analysis, sensitivity). Proficiency with FP&A platforms (Adaptive, Anaplan, Oracle PBCS), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker), and SQL or Python for analysis. Familiarity with consulting ERP/PSA systems (Net Suite, SAP S/4HANA, Deltek, Kimble). Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable narratives. Ability to connect recommendations to revenue, margin, and cash flow impacts. Comfort in ambiguous environments, designing scalable processes, and challenging senior stakeholders with data-driven insights. Tech-savviness to automate manual tasks and enhance analysis efficiency. Critical thinking, root cause analysis, and thriving in fast-paced settings. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering; MBA or Master’s in Finance preferred. CPA, ACCA, CFA, or CIMA (completed or in progress). Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is a platform connecting jobseekers and employers. Applicants should verify the employer’s legitimacy independently. We do NOT endorse requests for money or sharing personal/bank information. For security concerns, contact abuse@naukrigulf.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr