Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager at CEQUENS role is a key role in driving the company's financial planning processes and providing strategic insights to support decision-making. This includes the responsibility of overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and drive business growth. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's success by providing actionable financial intelligence and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop detailed budgets and forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop financial models and scenarios to support decision-making and long-term planning, incorporating key drivers and assumptions.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analyses, providing insights into financial performance and trends.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to identify areas of improvement and inform business decisions.

Strategic Planning and Decision Support

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with business partners to evaluate and assess the financial impact of proposed projects and initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with department heads and business leaders to understand business needs and requirements, translating them into financial plans and strategies.
• Work closely with accounting, sales, operations, and other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives.

Performance Management and Optimization

• Monitor and track actual financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying areas of variance and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance dashboards to measure and monitor business performance.

Process Improvement and Efficiency

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of financial reporting and analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize financial planning and analysis processes and systems.