Job offer: Financial Planning Manager

Are you ready to be part of an innovative group with a 15-year track record of industry leadership? We are seeking a talented Financial Planning Manager on behalf of our client. In this crucial role, you will help transform the Group’s long-term strategy into impactful financial and operational plans. If you're excited by this opportunity, Ceek can’t wait to hear from you!

 

What is expected of you?

• Analyze and explain variances in forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results, while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement across all regions and business units
• Provide timely support to commercial teams in demand planning, reporting, and key performance metrics
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels across regions and business units
• Dive deep into financial data, becoming a subject matter expert to deliver actionable insights. Understand business challenges and propose effective solutions
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on corporate projects and initiatives across regions, including finance managers from various business units
• Prepare and manage periodic financial updates, performance reports, and conduct monthly reviews with functional leaders at Hudson
• Oversee and update the annual budgeting process, reforecasting, and setting topline targets
• Participate in the review of new expansions and feasibility studies proposed by various business units, including potential new territories
• Periodically review and conduct post-mortems of newly opened business locations/stores, reporting findings post-launch
• Lead and coach the team, focusing on KPI development and performance improvement
• Ensure the timely completion of annual budgets and reforecasting processes
• Set and finalize the annual revenue forecast estimates for the upcoming year within designated timelines

 

What are you expected to bring?

• A Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, is required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, consultancy, accounting, or a related field
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to understand key business performance drivers
• Proven experience in developing financial reports and metrics, along with strong analytical and interpretation skills to identify opportunities and contribute to operational decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and challenge senior stakeholders, including those with varying levels of financial and commercial expertise, to manage financial performance effectively
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities while maintaining a strategic perspective
• Must be able to work independently within a diverse, multicultural team
• Strong influencing skills to engage key stakeholders within the business

 

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent career prospects
• Hybrid working option
• A competitive salary package
• Other benefits are offered

 

Ready to embrace your next thrilling career move? This is your chance to make it happen! Get in touch with us at Ceek and apply now!