Group FP&A Manager (AI Start-up)
Our client one of the fastest growing A.I start-ups and is leading the world in the development and adoption of this technology. To help us build upon our success, we are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, with the strong ability in driving strategic initiatives and influencing business stakeholders to join our Global Finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance, Legal and Governance.
As a FP&A Manager, you will be a trusted advisor to both functional leaders and executives, ability to thrive in a dynamic, flat fluid environment is key. Sheer tenacity, drive and a results-driven attitude is paramount to being successful. A mix of competencies is required; this person should be able to think strategically about business, have technical finance and analytical competencies, is an excellent communicator and demonstrate good leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
- Leverage on business and market insights, collaborate with supported business teams/ leadership to build, maintain and continuously evolve financial models and forecasts to evaluate, includes and not limited, to business options, product launches and other strategic deliverables
- Keep a pulse on the health of the business in close partnership with leaders across functions, while analyzing key financial and non-financial metrics
- Synthesize and effectively communicate key financial and business findings to key stakeholders and influence executive and business decision making to improve performance and capture new business opportunities
- Facilitating and driving all business performance monitoring across businesses, which includes and not limited to consolidation business review processes, identifying key insights and enhancing review process
- Develop an operating and financial plan around management's strategic plan
- Driving and executing all monthly, quarterly financial, management and investor related reporting's
- Lead, drive and support business leaders of all quarterly forecasts, annual plans & budgeting (annual & mid year), strategic plans, board presentations (pre and post) for review with leadership - ensuring accuracy, timeliness and quality
- Support in key business/ investor related presentations, scenario planning, analysis as per requested by leadership/ stakeholders etc
- Co- own/ support finance transformation projects
Key Requirements
? Chartered Accountant/ CPA or equivalent, MBA Finance (advantageous)
? 8 years or more of FP&A experience within a global / regional business environment
? Related Tech industry (SaaS) will be advantageous and preferably in a fast-paced environment and high-growth tech startups
? Demonstrate excellent skills in financial modelling, business analysis, and managing multiple stakeholders under significant pressure and tight deadlines
? High expertise on spreadsheets, PowerPoint tools. Experience in Netsuite, Power BI or Tableau is a plus
? Strong analytical thinking and analytical skills
? Very high detail orientation
? Ability to work and influence cross-functionally
? Proactive, amicable communication and interpersonal skills
? Ability to drive change and impact in a fluid, unstructured working environment