Head - Financial Planning & Analysis - Manufacturing Firm

Looking to hire a Head of FPNA for a leading manufacturing company in Bangalore.

- The candidate should have a story boarding expertise with good acumen with power point presentation and analytical mindset.

- The candidate can come from consulting or any other industry

- Reporting to Europe head office will be part of his KRA

- Need to manage a team of 3-4 people from FPNA team

- A lot of stake holder management

Job profile :

Financial and business strategy

- Support the CFO in communicating financial strategy issues and recommended changes to senior management and the Board.

- Support and contribute to the production of the five-year business plan and financial strategy.

- Monitor adherence to the Financial Strength outcomes set out in the five-year business plan - recommending improvements to the plan.

- Provide the Board with relevant and timely information to enable it to assess performance against the Group's strategy and objectives.

- Develop financial KPIs which will be used to assess the success of both the business and the financial strategy.

- Analyse competitor and market financial information to provide insight to assist with decision making.

Business performance reporting :

- Track performance against key targets and outcomes and produce regular corporate level management information to all senior management and the Board.

- Ensure that all routine management information is produced in a timely manner, contains reliable information which has been agreed by key stakeholders.

- Produce regular financial reporting to give an overview of business and financial performance. Highlight trends, key actions, and strategic implications.

- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to help ensure the Finance Department is well informed and has a strong voice in the organisation.

Forecasting, cash flow analysis & capital adequacy projections :

- Develop, implement and maintain an effective planning and analysis capability that will provide senior leadership with appropriate analytical tools to establish goals and measure performance of the Group's products and services.

- Project manage end-to-end delivery of financial forecasting processes, including communications, timetables, and data requirements.

- Creation of quarterly financial forecasts to be used by the Business Partners, senior management and the Board.

- Use the output of financial models and analysis of trends to drive decision making and communicate relevant messages across the business.

- Ensure the integrity of financial models and projections through implementation of suitable controls, documentation and testing.

- Produce professional reports and presentations summarising the forecasts for senior management and the Board.

- Work with the MI team to provide intelligence to the business in terms of converting data into

meaningful information to make decisions. Present information to external parties (including ratings agencies, banks, and Trustee Boards).

Project reporting & investment appraisal :

- Coordinate the capital spending review process for the Group. This will include the team modelling the financial impact of significant business change proposals/plans.

- Aid in the creation and development of ad hoc financial models and analysis to assist and support strategic initiatives and business cases.

- Lead the financial modelling and due diligence efforts related to the Group's acquisition activities - including bulk transfer business into our pension schemes.

Scenarios and risk management :

- Lead scenario modelling to assess risks and aid decision making.

- Regularly review the methodology used to assess our risk capital requirements used for measuring the Financial Strength of the Group.

- Aid risk management and decision making through scenario analysis and stress testing.

- Ownership and management of strategic financial risks.

- Actively manage relevant risks within the Finance function.

Management and Leadership :

- Lead the FP&A team, including staff recruitment, staff development, performance management and task management.

- Proactively contribute to plans and priorities for the department.

- Interact with (and when necessary be a member of) the senior management.

- Identify, develop and retain future talent to support business growth.

Other :

- Assist the CFO in respect of reports and presentations to the Board regarding financial issues and developments.

- Work with the IT department to recommend suitable technology solutions to enhance our financial modelling and analysis capability.

- To undertake ad hoc duties as agreed with the CFO.

- Adhere to Company Risk Management policy and procedures, including reporting of incidents or breaches.

- Apply and promote Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) culture and principles, together with the organisation's behaviours and values.

- Adhere to Company Diversity & Inclusion policy.