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.