Financial Planning Analyst

About the role

The Financial Planning Analyst will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis for the Textile Business Unit of ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms. Reporting to senior leadership, the role provides actionable insights that support strategic decisions and drive financial efficiency across the operation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts and long‑term financial planning for the Textile unit.
• Analyse financial results, identify variances and deliver recommendations to improve performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate investments, business cases and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and present findings to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to track performance against targets and support decision‑making.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity, and identify financial risks with mitigation strategies.
• Lead improvements to financial systems, reporting processes and ERP utilization (SAP preferred), driving automation and efficiency.

Required profile

• MBA in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• 6‑10 years of experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A, corporate finance or a similar finance function.
• Experience in multinational organisations, preferably with exposure to Africa/West Africa.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CPA or CFA are preferred.

Required skills

• SAP (ERP) for financial reporting and analysis.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.