Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

About the job

• Works closely with senior leadership team to understand market and industry trends, as well as specific dynamics impacting the Company's businesses.
• Builds comprehensive and dynamic financial analysis and models to drive insight business operations and provide recommendations and key findings to senior leadership team.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, including long-term projections, and regularly update forecasts based on actual performance and changing business conditions.
• Ensure alignment between the budget and strategic business goals.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, such as new business ventures, cost-saving opportunities, and investment decisions.
• Supports Company strategic directions and projects from financial review of business case justifications for business-wide projects, including new product introductions, product enhancements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding company strategy, financial plans, new business planning, and operating forecasts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• 5+ years leadership experience in the logistics industry managing cross functional teams and influencing senior management; prior leadership and management experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning software. Experience using Power Business Intelligent (Power BI) and Finance Business Intelligent (F-BI).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior level cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development and execution of the company’s long-term financial plans.
• Strong people management skills, effective at coaching and motivating staff. Serves as a role model in building effective relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to senior management.
• Effectively and creatively utilizes all resources (systems, people, etc.) to manage daily operations