Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

• Global technology organisation.
• 5 year growth strategy.
• Key Leadership role reporting to Board of Directors.

About the Company

My client is a market leader in the technology industry with a growing reputation for service quality and excellence. In line with its strategic plan the business is experiencing extraordinary growth and the need has arisen to recruit a highly competent Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support the Managing Director and wider Executive management team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, preparation, and communication of financial and business analytics.
• Participate in key operational business decisions and financial planning.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting process for the assigned Business Unit.
• Leverage tools and systems to quickly access data and present meaningful, concise information to internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to Business Unit Management, including the compilation and delivery of monthly reporting packages.
• Furnish timely and accurate forecast information – Revenue, BU Contribution, Cash Flow, Business Development expenditures, and capital expenditures.
• Support the preparation of cost estimates for client proposals.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses as requested.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related study.
• 7+ Years of related experience in a project-based professional services firm or similar environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.), PowerPoint and MS Dynamics AX or other ERP systems.
• Ability to develop trusted business relationships throughout the organization by delivering quality work product on deadline.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of internal clients and provide excellent customer service.
• Exceptional communication, organization and time management skills.