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