Job Description:
Our client is a forward-thinking energy company (MNC) committed to driving sustainable and efficient energy solutions. With operations spanning traditional and renewable energy sources, they are focused on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
They are now seeking a proactive and analytical Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to support strategic decision-making and enhance financial performance across the entire business. This person will be responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting. This role plays a key part in providing financial insights and recommendations to support executive leadership and drive business strategy.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts in coordination with business units.
- Analyze variances between actuals and forecast, providing insight into key drivers and trends.
- Develop dynamic financial models to support scenario planning, investment appraisals, and cost optimization.
- Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs), and highlight opportunities for operational efficiency and margin improvement.
- Partner with operations, commercial, and engineering teams to monitor and interpret financial impact of business decisions.
- Act as an advisor to project and operational teams, supporting decision-making across capital projects, procurement, and pricing.
- Provide insights into business performance and recommend actions to improve profitability.
- Optimize financial processes and reporting tools to increase efficiency and data accuracy.
- Support implementation or enhancement of ERP and financial planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan).
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/CFA/MBA preferred).
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with large-scale capital projects and operational costing is a plus.
- Excellent business acumen, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software preferred.
EA Licence No: 23S1615