Financial Planning Manager - CAPEX & Reporting

Purpose: The FP&A Manager – Capex & G&A is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management of (Capex) and (G&A) costs. The role ensures efficient capital allocation, cost control, and financial visibility across manufacturing operations and corporate functions while supporting strategic decision-making.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning for Capex and G&A functions.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and corporate departments to build realistic cost projections.
• Provide financial insights to support investment decisions and cost optimization initiatives.

Capex Management

• Manage the end-to-end Capex planning and tracking process across manufacturing plants and corporate projects.
• Evaluate Capex proposals including ROI, IRR, NPV, payback analysis, and financial feasibility.
• Ensure alignment of capital investments with company strategic priorities.
• Monitor project spending against approved budgets and timelines.
• Track asset capitalization and coordinate with accounting on asset commissioning.

G&A Cost Control

• Oversee budgeting and monitoring of G&A expenses across corporate and shared services functions.
• Perform variance analysis vs. budget and forecast.
• Identify cost drivers and propose efficiency improvements.
• Support department heads with financial insights and cost management tools.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards covering Capex utilization and G&A performance.
• Deliver variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial commentary for senior management.
• Develop KPIs to track investment effectiveness and cost efficiency.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance business partner to, HR, IT, and other supporting functions.
• Support decision making on new projects, plant expansion, automation, and cost initiatives.
• Challenge assumptions and ensure financial discipline in spending.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Strengthen Capex governance and approval processes.
• Improve financial planning tools, reporting automation, and forecasting accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA/CPA/CMA preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance , preferably within FMCG or manufacturing .
• Strong experience with Capex planning and investment evaluation .
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.