AD-Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to head our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Strategy function. This role will be responsible for driving financial insights, business performance analysis, long-term strategic planning, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. The incumbent will work closely with senior leadership, business heads, and cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with the company's growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Provide financial insights, variance analysis, and recommendations to improve business performance.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support business decisions and investments.
• Partner with business units to track key performance metrics and drive accountability.

Strategy & Business Partnering

• Support leadership in developing and executing the company's long-term growth strategy.
• Drive financial due diligence, scenario planning, and business case preparation for new initiatives, M&A, and expansion projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and business leaders on financial and strategic matters.
• Translate financial insights into strategic recommendations for sustainable value creation.

Leadership & Governance

• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A and strategy team.
• Drive automation and digital transformation in reporting, dashboards, and analytics.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment of financial and strategic objectives across the organization.
• Present key insights, trends, and recommendations to the Board and senior management.

Key Requirements

• CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA or equivalent qualification.
• 14+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategy, corporate finance, or investment banking.
• Strong exposure to business partnering, corporate strategy, and M&A.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation capabilities.

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong financial acumen.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to simplify complexity and drive clarity in decision-making.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership.
• Tech-savvy with experience in ERP/BI/Analytics tools preferred.