Financial Planning and Analysis

About the Job

An experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.

The FP&A will oversee both FP&A and Corporate Planning, lead short- and long-term financial planning, and provide financial insights around key business factors such as pricing, foreign exchange, volume, capital investments, profitability, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly rolling forecasts across business units.
• Consolidate business unit plans into a company-wide financial plan and ensure consistency of key financial and operational assumptions.
• Develop and maintain integrated financial models covering P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Lead scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and financial stress testing involving factors such as commodity prices, foreign exchange movements, regulatory changes, and demand fluctuations.
• Provide financial insights to support capital allocation, financing, and strategic business decisions.

Management & Board Reporting

• Prepare monthly management reports, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses covering actual vs. budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Prepare financial performance and outlook materials for senior management, Board, and Board Committee meetings in coordination with the CFO.
• Provide clear root-cause analysis behind financial results and translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.

Corporate Planning

• Lead the Corporate Planning function and oversee the development and regular review of the company's 3- to 5-year strategic plan.
• Ensure alignment between long-term strategic plans, annual budgets, and capital expenditure programs.
• Support the evaluation of new business initiatives, expansion projects, and market opportunities.
• Ensure financial and commercial assumptions used in business cases and strategic projects are well-supported.

Capital Expenditure & Investment Analysis

• Review capital expenditure proposals using investment appraisal tools such as NPV, IRR, payback period, and sensitivity analysis.
• Monitor capital spending against approved budgets and report significant variances.
• Support feasibility studies and business cases for new ventures, partnerships, expansion opportunities, and potential M&A activities when required.

Cost Management & Profitability

• Analyze product, channel, and customer profitability to identify opportunities for margin improvement.
• Partner with business unit leaders to identify cost-efficiency initiatives and monitor savings.
• Monitor working capital, including inventory, receivables, and payables, and assess its impact on cash flow.

Systems, Process & Team Leadership

• Improve FP&A tools, templates, systems, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain strong financial planning controls, documentation, and version control of financial models and assumptions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A and Corporate Planning teams.
• Serve as a key business and financial partner to the CFO on strategic projects, financial analysis, Board presentations, and financing discussions.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Controllership, or a related finance function.
• At least 5 years of managerial or leadership experience.
• Experience in oil & gas, energy, or another capital-intensive and commodity-price-sensitive industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Strong experience in developing and maintaining complex financial models.
• Experience preparing financial reports and presentations for senior management, Executive Committees, Boards, or Board Committees.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, and BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, is an advantage.

What We're Looking For

• Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial thinking.
• Excellent financial modelling and scenario-analysis capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong people leadership and team development capabilities.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within tight reporting deadlines.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact finance leadership role where you will work closely with senior management and contribute directly to financial strategy, business planning, investment decisions, and long-term company growth.

You can also expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment