Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

Makse Group is looking for an experienced Manager – FP&A with experience of leading a team and expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the business. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in monitoring and managing regional expenses, preparing and analyzing financial reports, as well as driving strategy and business process improvement using financial tools and models. This role also supports finance business partners globally and regionally with data analysis and feedback. This role reports directly to the Director – Finance & Accounts. Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the expense forecasting and budgeting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Take ownership by consolidating our annual budget, as well as rolling forecasts across the product, region, and operation teams.
• Prepare and present financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) and analysis, highlighting key drivers and variances in regional business performance.
• Emphasize reporting and management, providing insights and recommendations to optimize regional, product, and business unit plans.
• Provide periodic (monthly, quarterly, FY) reporting and forecast support to ensure comprehensive financial oversight.
• Drive strategy and business process improvement initiatives by building and maintaining financial tools for analysis and modelling.
• Communicate across various stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and transparency within the organization.
• Demonstrate robust performance management of regional expenses, including reporting and tracking of regional performance.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations that convey the story behind the numbers and frameworks; coach and guide team members on effectively communicating complex financial information to various audiences.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis on an as-needed basis to support key financial decisions for the organization.
• Analyze current and past trends, focusing on our key financial metrics, P&L and capital expenditure, providing actionable insight into our financial performance.
• Drive accountability for financial business results to budget and forecast.
• Develop expertise at the regional expense line level, such as personnel, fulfilment, and data processing; understand the drivers and dynamics of each expense category and how they impact overall business performance.

• At least 5+ years validated experience in budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis in a group FP&A function.
• Experience leading and managing a diverse group of stakeholders; develop and leverage key relationships to understand the needs and objectives of stakeholders.
• Sophisticated Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required and experience with CRM tools is a plus.
• Candidate should be CA qualified.
• Ability to model and perform predictive analytics to review financial and operational scenarios and outcomes.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvement activities; drive best practices and standards across the finance function.
• Successfully resolve complex issues in a timely and efficient manner; adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Experience operating in a diverse, multi-functional finance group; demonstrate strong leadership and influence skills.
• Exposure to supporting a designated business area on regional expense management, leveraging analytical techniques as well as outside trends and events.