Finance Planning and Analysis Lead

Role Overview

You will take ownership of the entire planning and analysis cycle for a vertically integrated textile group, turning raw operational and commercial data into clear financial direction for leadership. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will drive the annual budgeting process, build robust models that inform major investment decisions, and challenge business unit performance to protect margin and unlock growth. Your work directly shapes how the company allocates capital, prices its products, and measures the success of each part of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and multi-year strategic financial plans, consolidating inputs from functional teams into a single companywide picture down to business unit profitability.
• Build and maintain flexible financial models that allow leadership to test scenarios across revenue, cost, volume, and capex, translating strategic choices into concrete balance sheet and P&L impact.
• Monitor and report profitability by business unit, investigating variances, identifying trends and risks, and presenting actionable recommendations to the Head of Finance and other stakeholders.
• Prepare investment appraisal reports on an ad hoc basis, including payback period, risk exposure, and sensitivity analysis, to support decisions on new equipment, product lines, or capacity expansion.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis across operations and products, highlight inefficiencies, and support the implementation of cost control measures while tracking their effect on the bottom line.
• Oversee product costing accuracy, ensuring that costs are captured correctly and that pricing decisions reflect true profitability.
• Advise the Head of Finance on potential investment opportunities, providing clear rationale, data-backed assumptions, and a view of long-term financial impact.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA (or an equivalent recognized qualification).
• At least eight years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, including a minimum of two years in a functional or team leadership capacity.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience building complex financial models that support strategic decision making.
• Hands-on experience with financial planning software and ERP systems, with the ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze data effectively.
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, management reporting, local regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to think strategically, connect financial outputs to business decisions, and communicate insights clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience coordinating and developing high-performing finance professionals, including mentoring and quality assurance.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decision makers.