Group Financial Planning & Reporting Specialist

Company Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Group Financial Analyst & Reporting Specialist to join our Group Finance team at the Holding Company level.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in financial reporting, consolidation, FP&A, performance monitoring and inter‑company coordination across all subsidiaries. This role requires strong expertise in commercial and operational finance, hands‑on experience in FP&A, good knowledge of IFRS, excellent analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Support the Group Financial Reporting Manager and CFO in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Play a vital role in the preparation of quarterly Board reports and reporting to external stakeholders.
• Perform financial planning & analysis (FP&A) including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist in monitoring budgets of subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with group targets and identifying variances.
• Contribute to performance measurement and monitoring of all group components (subsidiaries, business units, and investments).
• Identify, develop, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models and reports in MS Excel to support decision‑making.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial data from subsidiaries and provide guidance where necessary.
• Coordinate closely with finance teams across all subsidiaries to ensure alignment with group reporting standards.
• Analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and present actionable insights to management.
• Support audit requirements (internal and external) and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
• Assist in driving process improvements, reporting efficiency, and best practices across the group.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, preferably at a holding company or at Group level.
• Proven experience in FP&A, financial reporting, budgeting, performance monitoring in manufacturing sector.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and financial consolidation.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial and operational finance and understands the product costing concepts.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and numerical skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to effectively coordinate across subsidiaries and present findings to management.

• Strong grip on numbers with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented.
• Team player with excellent communication skills and collaborative and solution‑oriented mindset.