Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A) Manager

Purpose

The FP&A Manager is responsible for leading EIA’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes. The role provides forward-looking financial insights to senior management, supports strategic decision-making, and ensures financial discipline, transparency, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance partner to Executive Management by providing scenario analysis, forward-looking insights, and financial impact assessments.
• Support corporate strategy through long-term financial planning, scenario modeling, and capital allocation analysis.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and efficiency levers to support sustainable value creation.
• Translate strategic objectives into financial plans, KPIs, and performance targets.
• Support major initiatives, transformations, and investment decisions through rigorous financial evaluation.Core Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and governance requirements.
• Develop rolling forecasts and long-term financial plans incorporating scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Coordinate inputs from business units and ensure consistency, challenge, and validation of assumptions.
• Monitor budget execution and recommend corrective actions where required.2. Performance Analysis & Management Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Analyse financial performance trends and underlying business drivers.
• Develop executive-level dashboards highlighting financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide actionable recommendations to senior management based on performance insights.3. Financial Modelling & Strategic Support

• Develop financial models to support business cases, investment proposals, and strategic initiatives.
• Assess financial viability, returns, and risks associated with major initiatives.
• Support capital allocation decisions with robust financial analysis.4. Data Integrity, Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data used for planning and reporting.
• Strengthen alignment between management reporting and statutory financial statements in collaboration with accounting.
• Enhance FP&A tools, processes, and reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and insight.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation within FP&A processes.People & Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a high-performance analytical culture.
• Set objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
• Review outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous capability development.Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA / MSc Finance) preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CFA, CMA) highly desirable.Experience Requirements

• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience with strong FP&A exposure.
• 3–5 years in a managerial or senior analytical role.
• Experience in large, complex, or government/semi-government organizations preferred.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and performance management.