Senior Manager – FP&A Data Analytics

Lead the FP&A Data Analytics function to transform financial and operational data into actionable business insights. Drive advanced analytics, forecasting models, management dashboards, and data-driven decision making across Makro and Lotus's businesses. Act as a strategic partner to Finance Leadership and business executives in identifying profitability opportunities, cost optimization initiatives, and future growth drivers. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Analytics & Business InsightsLead enterprise-wide financial and business analytics initiatives.Deliver insights on sales, gross margin, profitability, productivity, and cost performance.Identify business risks and opportunities through advanced data analysis.Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions.Advanced Forecasting & Predictive AnalyticsDevelop financial forecasting models using statistical and predictive techniques.Improve budget, forecast, and long-range planning accuracy.Apply AI and machine learning techniques to financial and commercial datasets.Data Visualization & Executive ReportingBuild executive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.Transform complex data into intuitive management reports and insight-driven storytelling.Present recommendations to CFO, Finance Director, and senior business leaders.Business PartneringPartner with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Digital, and Finance teams.Translate business questions into analytical frameworks and actionable recommendations.Drive fact-based decision making across the organizationTeam LeadershipLead and develop a high-performing Data Analytics team.Build analytics capabilities and best practices across the finance organization.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related fields.10+ years in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Financial Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or Consulting.Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance management.Advanced Power BI, SQL, Excel, Python/R.Excellent presentation and storytelling capabilities.Strong English communication skills.Experience in Retail, FMCG, E-commerce, or Consulting is highly preferred.High potential, entrepreneurial mindset, fast learner, and comfortable in dynamic environments.