Overview:
The Financial Planning & Analyst (FP&A) Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial planning and analysis activities within the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing strategic recommendations based on financial data. This role requires a resilient and assertive individual capable of thriving in a hostile marine shipping environment. Consulting experience in systems, processes, and operational management is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Analysis
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Develop and implement financial models and dashboards to support decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to senior management.
- Prepare detailed variance analysis and reports on financial results against budgets and forecasts.
Budget Management
- Oversee the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and variance analysis.
- Monitor and report on budget performance, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
Strategic Planning
- Collaborate with senior management to develop long-term financial strategies and business plans.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations for strategic initiatives, including capital investments, cost optimization, and revenue growth opportunities.
Process Improvement
- Evaluate and enhance financial systems, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis to support business objectives.
- Lead initiatives to streamline reporting processes and improve data integrity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; or advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Proven experience in a marine shipping environment or a similarly challenging industry o in the mining or oil and gas industry is an added advantage.
- Strong consulting background with expertise in systems, processes, and operational management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, BI tools).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- High level of integrity, resilience, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- You must be willing to relocate and work in Papua New Guinea.
- This is a contract position.
