Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead the annual company budgeting and bi-annual forecasting processes

Review and consolidate submissions from business units, ensuring alignment with Group guidelines and strategic objectives

Lead the preparation of the budget pack and develop comprehensive presentation materials for senior management, including financial analysis, key assumptions, risks, and strategic recommendations

Oversee operating cash flow forecasting, identifying risks, shortfalls, and mitigation plans

Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support decision-making

Management Reporting & Performance Analysis

Review weekly sales performance by business line alongside airport / port traffic trends with business line owners, identifying key variances and highlighting areas of concern with recommended action plans

Oversee monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget / Forecast / Last Year) for P&L and key Balance Sheet accounts

Review and challenge commentary prepared by analysts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and actionable insights

Lead monthly cash flow and CAPEX forecasting, analyzing performance against approved budgets and highlighting key variances and risks to CFO

Present monthly performance results, working capital updates including Free Cash Flow, and key financial metrics to CFO and CEO

Lead the preparation of Business Review Meeting (BRM) materials, delivering clear and insightful performance commentaries to the Regional COO, highlighting key drivers, risks, and action plans

Inventory & Working Capital Management

Oversee inventory planning and replenishment strategies to optimise stock levels and minimise markdown risks

Monitor sell-through rates, stock ageing, exit strategies, and margin performance

Ensure effective tracking and control of CAPEX, IT OPEX, Marketing spend, and other operating expenses against approved budgets, highlighting variances and driving corrective actions

Drive working capital optimisation initiatives across inventory, payables, and receivables

Commercial & Supply Chain Business Partnering

Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to validate demand forecasts, promotional plans, and supply strategies

Provide financial evaluation of new/renewal network proposals and business development initiatives

Support vendor business reviews with financial insights and performance analysis

Challenge key assumptions in commercial proposals to ensure financial viability and risk mitigation

Governance, Controls & Process Improvement

Strengthen financial controls over budgeting, forecasting, stock reconciliation, and reporting processes

Improve reporting automation and dashboard development (BI / BW tools)

Ensure data integrity across financial and operational reporting systems

Develop and standardise templates for Group reporting requirements

Team Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor FP&A analysts ensuring high-quality deliverables and professional development

Set clear performance objectives and foster a culture of analytical rigor and accountability

Allocate workload effectively to meet reporting deadlines and business priorities

Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline. CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred

6-8 years of relevant FP&A experience, preferably in retail, travel retail, F&B, or trading companies

Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis across P&L and Balance Sheet

Proven ability to manage inventory performance, CAPEX tracking, and working capital optimization

Ability to link operational KPIs (sales, traffic, sell-through) to financial outcomes and provide actionable insights

Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with experience in scenario analysis and executive-level reporting

Experience managing analysts and partnering effectively with Commercial, Operations, and Senior Management