Fp&a Manager - Regional Service Center

**JOB DESCRIPTION:** -------------------- Role Purpose: ------------- The FP&A Manager - Regional FP&A Service Center is accountable for the end-to-end ownership, governance, and delivery of core FP&A Service Center activities across the MEAP & TR-CIS region. This role leads the FP&A Service Center team, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely financial data processing, while providing analytical insights and decision support to Affiliates and HQ. Major Responsibilities: ----------------------- ### 1\. People Leadership & Delivery Management * Lead, coach, and develop a team of Analysts and Senior Analyst / Specialist, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture. * Ensure clear prioritization, workload allocation, and resource optimization across all Service Center activities. * Drive delivery excellence by ensuring all outputs meet timelines, accuracy, and quality standards. * Review, challenge, and approve key deliverables prior to stakeholder submission. * Act as the primary escalation point for complex issues (affiliate, system, or data-related), ensuring timely resolution. * Promote knowledge sharing, cross-training, and adherence to standardized ways of working. ### 2\. RLBE & Forecasting Governance (Regional Ownership) * Own the end-to-end RLBE forecasting data management process in SAC, covering P&L, Balance Sheet, Causals, and P23B across multiple countries, channels, currencies, and performance units. * Define and continuously enhance standard templates, models, and validation frameworks. * Ensure data accuracy, integrity, reconciliation, and timely completion of all forecast cycles. * Oversee affiliate engagement, ensuring effective support for data preparation, submission, and issue resolution. * Proactively identify risks, inconsistencies, and key movements in forecast data, communicating insights to stakeholders. * Serve as the primary point of contact for HQ on RLBE validation and governance. ### 3\. Portfolio Optimization & Brand P&L Leadership * Lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of Brand P&L models, including robust allocation methodologies. * Ensure consistency, transparency, and business relevance of allocation mechanisms across affiliates. * Guide the team in supporting affiliates on optimal allocation approaches by cost category. * Review and approve standard input templates to ensure clarity, usability, and alignment. * Oversee preparation and quality of affiliate decks. * Provide insightful analysis on brand performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making. ### 4\. Core FP&A Processes Ownership Annual Standard Cost Cycle * Own and govern the regional standard cost reconciliation process. * Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of SKU-level cost data. * Coordinate with affiliates to resolve missing or inconsistent cost elements. Organic Execution Model (OEM) * Oversee preparation of standard templates and frameworks supporting the OEM cycle. * Ensure accurate, timely, and consistent data loading across all affiliates in SAC. Month-End Close Support * Govern models and tools supporting affiliate sales and expense closing activities. * Ensure strong analytical support and alignment between actuals and planning data. ### 5\. Analysis, Tools & Automation * Drive the enhancement and automation of financial models, templates, and reporting tools. * Ensure internal analysis tools (P2A, cash flow, statistics, causals, etc.) are robust, user-friendly, and scalable. * Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and optimize workflows across the Service Center. * Ensure models are scalable, well-controlled, and audit-ready. * Lead automation initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance data reliability. ### 6\. Governance, Controls & Continuous Improvement * Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks and internal controls across all FP&A Service Center activities. * Ensure development and upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including SAC load and retrieval manuals. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process simplification, standardization, and automation. * Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls, and audit requirements. ### 7\. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering * Act as the key interface between FP&A Service Center, affiliates, and HQ leadership. * Build strong partnerships to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective communication across all planning and reporting cycles. * Provide clear, actionable financial insights to support decision-making at both affiliate and regional levels. * Influence stakeholders by combining data-driven analysis with strong financial storytelling. Key Skills & Competencies ========================= * Strong people leadership and team development capabilities. * Advanced FP&A, financial modeling, and analytical expertise. * High attention to accuracy, governance, and data integrity. * Excellent organizational and prioritization skills in a complex, multi-country environment. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. * Strategic mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights. * Focus on automation, process optimization, and continuous improvement. * Ability to manage large, complex datasets across multiple dimensions. * Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation. * Ability to work under pressure and deliver within specified timelines. * Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (experience with SAC is a plus). Experience & Qualifications =========================== * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. * 5-7+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis, preferably within a regional or Service Center structure. * Proven experience in team leadership and managing end-to-end financial processes. * Experience with forecasting, planning cycles, and financial systems. **The base pay for this position is** N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. **JOB FAMILY:** --------------- Financial Planning and Analysis **DIVISION:** ------------- EPD Established Pharma **LOCATION:** ------------- Pakistan > Karachi : Plot No ST-2;KDA Scheme **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:** ------------------------- **WORK SHIFT:** --------------- Standard **TRAVEL:** ----------- No **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:** ------------------------- Not Applicable **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:** -------------------------------- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)