DGM FP&A REPORTING LEAD (Planning & Performance Management)

Position Title: FP&A REPORTING LEAD (Planning & Performance Management)Focus:Planning Cycles, Consolidation, Reporting, Performance Analytics and Management CommunicationPosition PurposeTo lead enterprise planning, consolidation, management reporting and business performance analysis for the organization. The role will provide actionable insights to management through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, strategic reviews and leadership reporting, enabling effective decision-making and performance management across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning & ForecastingLead annual budgeting, revised estimate, latest estimate and long-term planning processes.Consolidate financial plans across Business Units and functions.Coordinate planning submissions, validate financial outcomes and ensure timely completion of planning cycles.Prepare consolidated Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure forecasts.Perform financial modelling, scenario analysis and sensitivity assessments to support decision-making.Analyse key business drivers, industry and competition. Support in preparation of regular business risk assessmentsPerformance Reporting & AnalysisOwn monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated management reporting.Analyze business performance across revenue, margins, profitability, costs, working capital, cash flows and capital expenditure.Conduct variance analysis against Budget, Revised Estimate, Previous Year and Strategic Plan.Identify performance drivers, risks and opportunities.Recommend corrective actions and performance improvement measures.Handle Subsidiary Related activities from Planning to Closing of Annual Books of Accounts.Leadership ReportingPrepare executive review packs for CFO, MD, Chairman and Board meetings.Develop management commentary and business performance narratives.Support preparation of investor presentations and strategic review documents.Coordinate inputs from Business Units and ensure quality of leadership communications.Track key decisions and action closures from management reviews.Coordinate responses to Group, CSPD and leadership requirements.Performance ManagementMonitor achievement of financial and operational targets across Business Units.Consolidate and monitor Balanced Scorecard performance.Track implementation of management decisions and action plans.Support periodic business reviews and performance discussions.Business & Industry AnalysisAnalyse profitability, margins, costs, working capital, cash flow and capital efficiency.Conduct competitor benchmarking and industry performance analysis.Evaluate business trends, market developments and macroeconomic factors impacting performance.Analyze strategic initiatives and investment proposals from a financial perspective.Support management with insights and recommendations for business improvement.Balanced Scorecard & Performance MonitoringSupport in development of Balance Score Card for the Corporate Function.Consolidate and monitor Balanced Scorecard metrics.Track achievement of business targets and KPIs.Highlight variances and recommend corrective actions.Support quarterly and annual performance assessments.Stakeholder ManagementPartner with Business Unit Finance Heads and Functional Controllers.Coordinate with Accounting, Treasury, Tax and Corporate Finance teams for reporting requirements.Support Group, CSPD and leadership information requests.Act as primary contact for management reporting requirements.Key Success MeasuresTimely completion of planning and forecasting cycles (Budget/RE/LE)Accuracy of budgets, forecasts and management reportingQuality and timeliness of management reporting.Timely delivery of Board and management review materials.Actionability of insights generated through performance analysis.Improvement in business performance visibility and decision support.Profile RequirementsEducational QualificationChartered Accountant (CA). Strong experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business performance analysis.Experience10-12 years of post-qualification experience, including 5-8 years in FP&A, business planning, management reporting or corporate finance, with demonstrated team leadership.Industry ExperienceManufacturing / process industry experience in a multi-business, multi-location organisation with a large or complex distribution network is preferred.Functional SkillsBudgeting and forecasting.Financial modelling and scenario analysis.Management reporting.Variance analysis.Business performance management.Strategic and competitor analysis.Board and leadership presentations.Systems & Digital SkillsAdvanced Excel.Strong SAP reporting knowledge.Financial modelling tools.Behavioural & Leadership CompetenciesBusiness acumen, strategic thinking, analytical rigour, attention to detail, ownership, influencing without authority, stakeholder management, executive communication, team development and ability to work under tight timelines.