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Our client a well-established organization in the infrastructure sector is currently seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist to join their dynamic finance team. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy enabling performance-driven decisions and supporting large-scale development projects.

• Lead and manage the annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes aligned with infrastructure development goals.
• Develop comprehensive financial models to assess project viability, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario planning for capital-intensive infrastructure projects.
• Deliver in-depth financial analysis and business insights to support executive leadership in strategic decision-making.
• Track financial performance versus forecasts and budgets, investigate variances, and recommend actions to optimize financial outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams to ensure financial alignment across functions.
• Prepare and present high-quality financial reports, dashboards, and strategic commentaries for board meetings and senior management reviews.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy in ERP and reporting systems, ensuring consistent and reliable financial data.
• Support funding and capital planning requirements for new infrastructure developments, expansions, and upgrades.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A tools, systems, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and strategic alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; MBA or professional certifications (CFA, CPA, ACCA) are highly desirable.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally within infrastructure, real estate, or capital projects sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and project evaluation.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and data visualization or business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong ability to interpret and present complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker with a detail-oriented and analytical mindset.

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