Financial Planning and Analyst

The Financial Planning & Analyst (FP&A) supports the financial planning process by preparing budgets, forecasts, management reports, and financial analyses. The role partners with business functions to provide timely insights, monitor financial performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support management in making informed business decisions. You will be required to report to the Head of Finance (or such other persons as may be designated by the Head of Department). Your main responsibilities shall among others include the following: - 1. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist in the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts. Coordinate budget submissions from departments and ensure timely completion. Update rolling forecasts based on business performance and operational changes. Monitor budget utilisation and highlight significant variances. 2. Financial Analysis & Reporting Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and performance summaries. Conduct variance analysis comparing Actual, Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year results. Analyse revenue, gross margin, food cost, labour cost, operating expenses, and profitability. Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend improvement actions. 3. Restaurant Performance Analysis Monitor financial performance of restaurant outlets. Analyze key operational KPIs, including: Sales Growth Food Cost % Labour Cost % Prime Cost EBITDA Operating Profit Average Transaction Value Work closely with the Operations team to improve outlet profitability and productivity. 4. Business Partnering Collaborate with all departments to prepare profitability and cost analyses to support commercial decisions. Support financial evaluations for promotional campaigns, menu pricing, and new product launches. 5. Financial Modelling & Business Cases Assist in preparing financial models and feasibility studies for: New restaurant openings Restaurant relocations Refurbishment projects Capital expenditure (CAPEX) proposals Perform ROI, payback period, and profitability analyses. 6. Performance Monitoring Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reports. Monitor key financial and operational metrics and provide timely recommendations to management. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used in reporting. 7. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and planning processes. Support the automation and standardisation of reports using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or other reporting tools. Enhance reporting efficiency and data quality. 8. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and internal controls. Support internal and external audit requirements. Maintain confidentiality of financial information at all times. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) is an added advantage. Minimum 4–6 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, or a related finance role. Experience in the F&B, QSR, Retail, Hospitality, or FMCG industry is highly preferred. Experience with multi-site or chain operations will be an advantage. Strong analytical and financial modelling skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with ERP systems such as Navision, SAP, Oracle, or similar. Knowledge of Power BI or other business intelligence tools is an advantage. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to interpret financial data and provide practical business recommendations. Good stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timely completion of budget and forecast submissions. Forecast accuracy. Timely issuance of monthly management reports. Accuracy of financial analysis and reporting. Labour Cost % and Food Cost % monitoring. Budget variance management. Reporting automation and process improvement initiatives. Quality and timeliness of business case analyses. Management satisfaction with financial support. Competencies Analytical Thinking Business Acumen Financial Analysis Planning & Organising Problem Solving Attention to Detail Communication & Presentation Teamwork & Collaboration Continuous Improvement