Financial Planning & Budgeting Manager Experience in Food industry from 10 to 14 Yeras

Establish the overall framework for the Group’s annual budgeting process in line with strategic direction and growth plans.

Lead the preparation of annual budgets for Group companies and sectors in coordination with relevant departments.

Develop periodic financial forecasts reflecting operational changes and production and sales plans.

Analyze the financial performance of the Group’s sectors and companies and identify the drivers of variances against financial targets.

Review budgeting and forecasting assumptions to ensure accuracy and alignment with business direction.

Analyze the profitability of products, customers, sales channels, and business sectors to identify opportunities to improve profitability and support executive management decisions.

Assess the financial impact of changes in raw material prices, energy costs, and foreign exchange rates on business results.

Develop financial models to support the evaluation of alternatives and scenarios for decision-making.

Prepare financial reports and KPI dashboards for executive management and the Board of Directors.

Monitor compliance with approved budgets and recommend opportunities to improve spending efficiency and maximize returns.

Coordinate with Production, Sales, and Supply Chain to update financial plans in response to operational changes.

Support operational efficiency and profitability initiatives through financial analysis and cost optimization opportunities.

Lead the preparation of rolling forecasts to enable timely responses to market and business changes.

Evaluate financial viability and prepare feasibility studies for new projects, products, development initiatives, and expansion plans using approved financial models.

Lead and develop the financial planning team’s capabilities to ensure achievement of departmental objectives.

Internal: All company departments.

External: Banks; government and regulatory authorities; external audit firms.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Education & Professional Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance).
Preferred: Certified Management Accountant (CMA); Financial Planning & Analysis Certified (FPAC); Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Experience

8–10 years of experience in financial planning and budgeting or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
At least 3 years in a managerial position.
Experience in food manufacturing or multi-company FMCG businesses is preferred.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software (AX).
Strategic thinking; analytical thinking; decision-making; planning and organization; stakeholder management; effective communication; change management; results orientation.
Technical competencies: Financial Planning; Budgeting & Forecasting; Financial Modeling; Financial Performance Analysis; Profitability Analysis; Cost Analysis; Capital Investment Evaluation; Management Reporting; Dashboard Development & KPI Reporting; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.