We are looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, in Finance department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes in collaboration with business units, ensuring accurate and actionable financial plans.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reports, analyze key variances and trends, and provide insights to support management decisions.
- Business Performance & Decision Support: Analyze sales, margins, costs, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improved financial performance and efficiency.
- Profitability & Business Analysis: Conduct profitability analysis across stores, products, and business units, including ROI, business cases, and scenario analysis.
- Strategic Business Support: Evaluate new business opportunities, store openings/closures, and expansion plans through financial modeling and commercial analysis.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Operations, Merchandising, HR, and other business functions to optimize costs, resource allocation, and overall business performance.
- Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, forecasting, investment decisions, and business scenarios.
- Process Improvement & Automation: Enhance FP&A tools, dashboards, and reporting processes while leveraging ERP and BI systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and data quality.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop FP&A analysts while fostering strong collaboration and alignment with business stakeholders.
- Key Deliverables & Success KPIs: Budget & Forecast Accuracy, Financial Performance Insights, Profitability Improvement, Cost Optimization, Reporting Efficiency, and Business Decision Support.
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
- Professional certification such as CMA, FMVA is an advantage.
- 12–15 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial planning, or financial analysis, preferably within retail or a large commercial organization, out of which 5-7 years in managerial role.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
- Strong understanding of retail financial performance, sales, margins, costs, and operational KPIs.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Previous experience leading or developing finance/FP&A teams is preferred.
- Fluent in English & Arabic.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced business environment.
