Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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.