We are seeking an experienced and results-driven FP&A Manager to act as a key finance business partner to join our client who is a leading pharmaceutical distribution company. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role plays a pivotal part in guiding the company toward its short and long-term financial and strategic objectives.
The FP&A Manager will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and supporting strategic business initiatives across the organization. This is a hands-on individual contributor role , with indirect oversight and coaching responsibilities for 1–2 finance team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly financial reporting cycle, including variance analysis, performance tracking, and management reporting.
- Ensure accurate and timely consolidation and submission of corporate reporting deliverables.
- Perform in-depth analysis on financial data, KPIs, and business drivers to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Drive budgeting and forecasting processes , providing clear financial insights and commentary to stakeholders.
- Support business units with financial modeling, cost improvement initiatives, and scenario planning.
- Deliver regular client profitability and activity-based costing (ABC) reports to support decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant inputs for financial and operational analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial reporting standards and validate report accuracy.
- Assist with monitoring of strategic initiatives and lean finance model reconciliations.
- Champion the digital transformation of FP&A processes and tools (e.g., automation, dashboards).
- Provide informal coaching to junior finance personnel and contribute to their development.
- Operating in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
- Balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day reporting and analysis under tight timelines.
- Navigating systems or reporting limitations while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Prioritize tasks and portfolios effectively, especially during periods of high workload.
- Recommend new financial models, cost allocation methods, and solutions to enhance business performance and profitability. Periodically assess and propose improvements to current reporting practices and processes.
Ideally, if you possess the below, write to us with your resume.
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
- 4–7 years of relevant FP&A experience, preferably in a multinational corporation or a complex, multi-business segment environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting and financial standards.
- Proficient in MS Excel , PowerPoint , SAP FICO , and Power BI . Familiarity with BPC is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and able to work independently in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities during peak periods (e.g., budgeting, year-end).
- Demonstrates a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to challenge the status quo and influence decision-making.