Head of FP&A - Manufacturing

Job Summary

The Head of FP&A will lead the financial planning and analysis function within a manufacturing organization, providing strategic insights and decision support to senior leadership. This role is critical in driving profitability, optimizing operational costs, and strengthening budgeting and forecasting processes in a production-driven environment.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts
• Develop robust financial models to support strategic planning
• Monitor and analyze variances against budget and forecasts

2. Business Partnering (Operations & Manufacturing)

• Partner closely with production, supply chain, and procurement teams
• Analyze manufacturing costs (raw materials, labor, overhead)
• Support cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives

3. Performance Management

• Define and track key KPIs (e.g., cost per unit, OEE, inventory turnover)
• Prepare monthly management reports and performance dashboards
• Provide insights on profitability by product, line, and market

4. Strategic Analysis

• Support strategic decision-making (CAPEX investments, expansion plans)
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
• Evaluate business cases and return on investment (ROI)

5. Reporting & Systems

• Oversee management reporting and financial analysis processes
• Enhance FP&A tools, systems, and reporting capabilities (ERP, BI tools)
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

6. Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team
• Foster a data-driven, performance-oriented culture

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Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CFA, or CPA are highly desirable
• 8–12+ years of experience in FP&A or related finance roles
• Strong experience in the manufacturing sector (essential)
• Deep understanding of cost accounting and operations finance
• Prior experience in the UAE or GCC region is a plus

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Key Skills

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach

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Preferred Attributes

• Experience in multi-site or multinational manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with complex supply chains
• Proactive, results-driven mindset