Business Planning and Analysis Manager

Role Summary

The Business Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for leading management reporting, analyzing business performance, and overseeing MIS reporting. This role delivers actionable insights to senior management regarding business outcomes, risk factors, and profit drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, planning, and financial modelling processes, including variance and scenario analyses, providing strategic business support.
• Manage monthly Withholding Tax filings, contract reporting, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Support the Head of Finance in preparing the annual corporate tax return and managing interactions with tax authorities including queries, assessments, and audits.
• Offer strategic and analytical assistance for profitability evaluation, business initiatives, management presentations, and finance-related decisions.
• Drive enhancements through process improvements, automation of reports, and participation in finance-related projects to improve controls and efficiency.
• Collaborate with business units, Head Office, internal teams, and tax consultants on financial planning, management reporting, tax compliance, and related concerns.
• Provide backup support alongside the Head of Finance for regulatory and financial reporting tasks, ensuring timely completion during the Assistant Manager's absence.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA or holder of an MBA degree.
• Possess between 5 to 8 years of experience in management reporting, budgeting, financial planning, business analysis, and compliance within the banking or financial service sectors.
• Strong capabilities in financial modelling, data analysis, and interpretation of complex datasets, enabling the translation into strategic management insights.
• Good knowledge of banking systems, reporting tools, and technology with a focus on reporting automation and process improvement.
• Self-driven team player with excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving abilities, and adeptness in dynamic environments.