Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

This role leads all FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, long-range strategic planning, financial analysis, management reporting and business performance management.  The position is responsible for providing actionable financial insights that support sustainable business and strategic decision-making.

This role also leads and develops the FP&A team, drives continuous improvement of planning processes and systems, and strengthens finance business partnering capabilities across the organization.  This role will directly report to CVJ Finance Director and collaborates closely with APAC Region/Global Finance stakeholders.

To ensure long-term success and depending on the candidate’s experience and familiarity with the business, the organization offers flexibility in the initial scope of leadership responsibilities. Candidates with strong FP&A expertise but limited experience in the market may begin in a peer leadership capacity, focusing on business partnering and organizational learning (potentially to start as P4/P5 depending on FP&A expertise and business acumen). As business knowledge, stakeholder relationships, and organizational readiness are established, the role will evolve into full leadership of the FP&A function, including team management responsibilities (to be promoted to M4).

Responsibilities

Job Summary /key responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as the primary finance business partner to Commercial and Leadership teams, providing financial insights and recommendations to support growth and profitability.
• Participate in key business discussions and decision-making forums to evaluate opportunities, risks, investments, and resource allocation.
• Support development of business strategies through financial analysis, market insights, and performance evaluation.
• Lead value-creation initiatives or special projects including ROI analysis, portfolio optimization, pricing evaluations, and productivity improvements.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecast, monthly forecast, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes.
• Oversee headcount planning, operating expense management, capital expenditure planning, and investment tracking.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance insights to local, regional, and corporate leadership.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and business recommendations to CVJ Leadership Team, Region and occasionally to Corporate in collaboration with CVJ Finance Director.

Business Performance & Financial Management

• Analyze business performance, identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.