Lead FP&A Manager / Finance Business Partner (Economist / CPA)

A diversified holding group with operations across agriculture, real estate, tourism, hospitality, and additional business ventures is seeking an experienced finance professional to join its Finance team.

This is a hands-on role combining budgeting, financial planning, management reporting, project evaluation, costing, financial controls, cash flow management, business analysis, and full P&L ownership. The position works closely with senior management and business unit leaders, playing a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across multiple business activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and ongoing management of complex annual budgets across multiple business units and corporate entities.
• Take ownership of full P&L planning, monitoring, analysis, and performance management across multiple business activities.
• Partner with senior management and business unit leaders to develop, monitor, and optimize budgets.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and cumulative financial and operational reports.
• Monitor budget performance, analyze budget-to-actual variances, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Present financial and operational reports to senior management, business unit leaders, and Board members.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new projects and business initiatives through profitability analysis, financial modeling, business case development, scenario analysis, and investment simulations.
• Support strategic financial planning, forecasting, and management decision-making.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts and liquidity analyses.
• Perform costing analyses and maintain financial and costing controls, including reconciliation of financial records and ensuring data accuracy across financial systems.
• Produce billing and costing reports from financial and operational systems.
• Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and management reports using PowerPoint, Crystal Reports (SAP BusinessObjects), and additional reporting tools.
• Utilize SQL, Access, BI platforms, and AI-enabled analytical tools to generate meaningful business insights and improve reporting capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional and ad hoc strategic projects as required.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• CPA qualification is an advantage.
• Significant experience in FP&A, budgeting, financial planning, controlling, management accounting, or commercial finance.
• Proven experience with full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and financial performance management.
• Strong experience building complex budgets, financial models, profitability analyses, and cash flow forecasts.
• Proven experience evaluating new projects, investments, and business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with SQL, Access, and BI platforms.
• Experience with Crystal Reports (SAP BusinessObjects) or similar financial reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented approach.

Advantages

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience with AI-based analytics and reporting solutions.
• Experience supporting diversified organizations with multiple business units.
• Experience driving financial process improvements and reporting automation.