Business Planning & Analysis Manager

_Armacell provides numerous and diverse career opportunities.  Add your talent to ours and make a difference around the world!_ The Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A) Manager will play a pivotal role in financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic business decision-making across multiple manufacturing units and entities. This role involves close collaboration with senior leadership, finance, and operational teams to drive financial efficiency and profitability. Additionally, the BP&A Manager will act as a strategic business partner, providing insights and recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness. **Key Responsibilities** **Financial Planning & Analysis:** * Drive the **annual budgeting, quarterly & month forecasting, long- range planning** process for multiple manufacturing units & entities. * Conduct **variance analysis** (actual vs budget/forecast) and deliver insights to improve performance. * Develop and track **key financial and operational KPIs** (e.g. Sales Price trend, Cost per UOM, Capacity utilization, Raw Material consumption trend) * Prepare plant/entity level-level reports and **management-level presentation** with actionable recommendations. **Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement:** * Act as a **finance business partne**r to Business & Plant Heads, Operations and Supply Chain team. * **Collaborate with cross-functional teams** to improve sales price trend, product mix, drive cost optimization, productivity initiatives & capital investment decisions by provide data-driven insights, continuous engagement, suggesting strategies. * Provide **financial insights and analysis for new product introductions,** process improvement, and strategic projects including post launch analysis. * Review **business assumptions constructively and facilitate stake holders to make sound decision-making** by conducting financial scenario analyses and identifying growth opportunities **Cost & Profitability Analysis:** * Analyze **margin/profitability and cost** across different segments & regions. * Identify **cost-saving initiatives**, process efficiencies, and areas for margin improvement **CAPEX & Investment Analysis:** * Evaluate capital expenditure proposal from manufacturing units, marketing & new product development team through ROI, Payback etc. * Monitor ongoing projects spends ensure alignment with approved Budgets. * Partner with project teams to ensure value realization post-investment. **Preferred Skills & Attributes** * Experience in **multi-entity financial planning** across diverse manufacturing units. * Ability to **translate financial insights** into actionable business strategies. * Exposure to **cost accounting and process automation** in manufacturing operations. * Leadership capabilities with a collaborative approach to **cross-functional teamwork**. **Reporting Structure** * Reports to **Head of Finance**. * Works closely with **business unit heads, operational teams, and senior executives.** **Key Dimensions:** * Budgeting & Forecasting * Margin & Pricing Analytics * Revenue & Channel Analytics * Cost Control * Capex & ROI Analysis * Working Capital Management * Performance Reporting * Compliance & Governance **Job Specifications** **Required Qualifications & Skills** * Qualified Professional in Finance - CA is MUST * Strong expertise in **financial modelling, data analytics, budgeting, and forecasting**. * Proficiency in **ERP systems, Power BI, and advanced Excel tools** for data analysis and reporting. * Excellent **strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management** skills. * Strong communication and presentation abilities with a **data-driven mindset.** **Professional Experience (how long)?** * **3-5 years** of experience in **financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business partnering, or corporate finance**, preferably in a **manufacturing environment**. **Time Type:** Full time