The Senior Finance Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis. This role provides key financial insights to support decision-making, optimize business performance, and ensure financial sustainability. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of financial modeling and corporate finance.
- Lead the financial planning and budgeting processes, including long-term financial forecasting.
- Develop and implement financial models to support business decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
- Monitor variances between actual results and forecasts, providing insights and corrective actions.
- Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts, collaborating with department heads.
- Ensure alignment between financial goals and corporate strategy.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive financial efficiency.
- Provide financial insights to senior leadership to support key business decisions.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, cost structures, and revenue streams.
- Assess financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present financial reports to executive management and stakeholders.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (operations, sales, marketing) to align financial goals.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s / MBA preferred).CPA, CFA, or CIMA qualification is a plus.7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.Strong financial modeling and data analysis expertise.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strategic thinking with the ability to influence senior leadership.Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.