We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for an Assistant Manager – Finance Planning & Business Partnering for a leading FMCG/Manufacturing company based in Colombo.

Are you a finance professional with a passion for business planning, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making? A leading FMCG organization is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Finance Planning & Business Partnering to play a key role in driving business performance, financial planning, and value creation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, execution, and monitoring of the Annual Business Plan and 3-5 Year Integrated Business Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Drive Quarterly Rolling Forecasts and Monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) forecasts to support informed business decisions.
Conduct Monthly Performance Reviews and deliver actionable financial insights to key stakeholders.
Prepare detailed variance analyses against budgets and forecasts, highlighting key business drivers.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and oversee monthly cost center reviews to ensure effective budget management.
Champion cost optimization initiatives and foster a culture of continuous savings across the business.
Manage fixed assets, maintain the fixed asset register, and conduct pre- and post-investment evaluations for capital projects.
Partner with cross-functional teams by providing financial guidance and business insights to support operational excellence.

Requirements

Fully qualified member of a recognized professional accounting body (ACMA, ACCA, or ACA).
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years of experience in financial planning, business partnering, or a similar finance role.
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to translate financial data into strategic business insights.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, results-oriented individual with a continuous improvement mindset.

Assistant Manager – Finance Planning & ...