Sr. Team Member - FP&A

Journal of Accountancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 11,407,000 - 15,209,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants seeks an FP&A Manager to consolidate and communicate North Africa financial performance across Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and FWA. You will lead monthly management reporting, forecasting and budgeting while partnering with regional teams to drive business performance.

This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills, expert Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to explain stories behind the numbers to Corporate and regional

Qualifications

• CA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA or MSc in Finance/Business Administration.
• 5–8 years of FP&A, commercial finance or controlling experience.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and corporate finance teams.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering.
• Pharma industry experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting for North Africa region.
• Forecast, budget and planning across North Africa with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain and Leadership on performance initiatives.
• Coordinate month-end reporting with Corporate Finance, Home Office and FSS.
• Maintain reporting files, dashboards and automate reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

CA/CIMA/ACCA/CPA or MSc in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Purpose

The FP&A Manager is responsible for the preparation, analysis and communication of financial performance across the North Africa region (Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and French West Africa). The role supports monthly management reporting, forecasting, budgeting and business performance management while acting as the key liaison between North Africa, Corporate Finance, Home Office and FSS teams. In a lean finance organization, the role requires a hands-on approach, combining financial analysis, business partnering and stakeholder management to support decision-making and ensure timely reporting. The FP&A Manager is accountable not only for producing the numbers but also for understanding, explaining and communicating the story behind the numbers to Corporate and regional leadership teams.

Key Accountabilities - 1

Management Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare monthly management reporting for North Africa, including sales, profitability, gross margin and operating expense analysis.
• Analyze actual performance versus Budget, Forecast and Prior Year, and explain key business drivers and variances.
• Prepare monthly management presentations, executive reviews and ad hoc analyses required by regional and Corporate stakeholders.
• Review key management reporting inputs including sales data, export registers and expense allocations to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support management through financial modelling, scenario analyses and performance assessments.

Key Accountabilities - 2

Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning

• Support the preparation and consolidation of Forecasts, LBEs, Budgets and Strategic Plans across North Africa.
• Work closely with Commercial, Supply Chain and Finance teams to collect, validate and challenge business assumptions.
• Prepare forecast bridges, scenario analyses and business outlook updates for management and Corporate reviews.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of planning deliverables in line with regional and global timelines.
• Maintain a strong understanding of planning assumptions and their impact on business performance.

Key Accountabilities - 3

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain and Leadership teams to support business performance and decision-making.
• Prepare business cases, profitability assessments and financial analyses for growth, pricing and operational initiatives.
• Monitor business performance and identify areas for improvement in revenue, profitability and operating efficiency.
• Support strategic projects and special assignments as required.

Key Accountabilities - 4

Corporate, Home Office & FSS Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between North Africa, Corporate Finance, Home Office and FSS teams.
• Coordinate monthly management reporting activities across Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and FWA, including collection, consolidation and validation of financial information required for month-end reporting.
• Prepare the monthly Management P&L for the North Africa region and ensure timely submission of reporting packages to regional and Corporate stakeholders.
• Review and monitor expenses incurred by business partners in Algeria, Egypt and FWA and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate with FSS teams to ensure timely processing, recording, recharge and payment of expenses related to Algeria, Egypt and FWA markets.
• Follow up on outstanding transactions, payments and recharge balances and support issue resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate tracking of costs impacting North Africa markets for forecasting, budgeting and management reporting purposes.
• Coordinate and respond to ad hoc requests from Corporate Finance and Home Office teams, including sales submissions, business performance analyses, EBITDA calculations and other management reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of North Africa financial performance, forecasts and key business updates to Corporate and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of regional business performance to effectively explain results, forecasts and budget assumptions during Corporate reviews.

Key Accountabilities - 5

Continuous Improvement & Reporting Tools

• Maintain reporting files, dashboards and planning models used across the region.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate reporting and planning activities.
• Improve data quality, reporting efficiency and visibility of key business performance indicators.
• Document and continuously improve FP&A processes and ways of working.

Dimensions

Scope: North Africa i.e. Morocco; Algeria, Egypt, FWA

Revenue: c. $63mn

Key Decisions

• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Ability to understand and communicate business performance drivers.
• Strong business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities across multiple geographies and functions.
• Ability to work effectively in a lean and fast-paced organization.
• Hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Ability to explain, defend and communicate financial performance and planning assumptions to Corporate and regional leadership teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively on a daily basis with the Regional Finance Controller and Regional Head of Finance to ensure a unified finance message and high-quality decision support.

Education Qualification

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), CIMA, ACCA, CPA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

Relevant Work Experience

5 to 8 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Business Finance or Controlling. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering. Experience interacting with senior leadership and Corporate Finance teams. Experience within the pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Experience with SAP and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to prepare and interpret management P&Ls, profitability analyses and business cases.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes.

Cultural Agility & International Collaboration

• Ability to work effectively across different countries, cultures and functions.
• Demonstrated adaptability when working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Open-minded, flexible and able to navigate different ways of working.

Skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Hands‑on approach and willingness to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a broader business perspective.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a lean and evolving organization.