Overview

About the job

Job Purpose

The Assistant Manager – FP&A plays a key role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities of the organization. This position is responsible for preparing detailed financial models, budgets, forecasts, and performance reports to enable effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Assist the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
  • Analyze financial data and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather input and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Management Reporting:

  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis.
  • Deliver insights and recommendations through Power BI dashboards and reports.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting to support senior management decision-making.

Systems and Process Optimization:

  • Utilize Oracle EPM for data consolidation, reporting, and planning.
  • Develop and optimize Power BI dashboards for improved data visualization and analytics.
  • Drive automation and efficiency improvements within FP&A processes.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Partner with business units to provide financial guidance and support.
  • Work closely with other finance teams to ensure alignment on financial goals.

Compliance and Governance:

  • Support audits and compliance reviews as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Professional qualification: ACCA, CA, or CPA (or equivalent).
  • Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in FP&A or related finance roles.
  • Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial modeling.
  • Expertise in Oracle EPM and Power BI is essential.

Knowledge:

  • Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, preferably in F&B or Retail
  • Knowledge of IFRS and advanced Excel skills.
  • Familiarity with ESG and sustainability reporting will be an added advantage.

Skills:

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to build complex financial models from scratch.
  • Ability to work in a cross functional team environment as well as on individual assignments.

About Americana Restaurants

Americana Restaurants is the largest restaurant operator in the MENA region and Kazakhstan in terms of number of restaurants in its countries of operations. Americana Restaurants operates iconic global brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Krispy Kreme and TGI Fridays, along with proprietary brands such as Wimpy and Chicken Tikka across the MENA region and Kazakhstan for almost fifty years.