Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Description --------------- **Job Title:** Financial planning & Analysis Manager **Department:** Finance **Reports To:** Head of Finance Africa &Trading **Location:** Commercial Office New Cairo **Role Purpose** Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis and Zero-Based Budget agenda for Africa &Trading, providing forward-looking insights, driving performance management, and enabling effective decision-making through robust planning, forecasting and financial analysis. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead AOP, Forecasts, Checkpoints and Long-Range Planning, ensuring robust assumptions and alignment with business strategy. * Own monthly performance management, consolidating key drivers, risks and opportunities into a clear Africa & Trading performance narrative. * Drive Zero-Based Budget, cost management and productivity, challenging spending assumptions and identifying value-creation opportunities. * Partner with Commercial Finance, SCF and functional finance teams to consolidate insights, challenge assumptions and build an integrated A&T financial outlook. * Lead scenario analysis and financial modelling to support strategic and financial decisions. * Own the outlook for key KPIs including NSV, GP, EBITDA and FCF, ensuring clear visibility of performance drivers. * Deliver high-quality management reporting and financial insights to Africa &Trading and regional stakeholders. * Lead and develop the Financial Planning & Analysis team, building strong analytical, performance management and finance partnering capabilities. **Experience & Qualifications** * 10–12 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in FMCG, consumer goods or a multinational environment. * Strong track record in Financial Planning & Analysis, forecasting, performance management, and Zero-Based Budget/cost management. * Strong analytical, financial modelling and commercial finance skills. * Proven ability to challenge assumptions, influence stakeholders and drive performance. * Experience in leading and developing finance teams. * Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA/Professional qualification is an advantage. Location(s) ----------- El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office   **Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes****.**