409 Finance Business Partner jobs in Pakistan

Job Description:

1. Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Partner with commercial teams to align financial planning with brand strategy, product launches, and market dynamics.
• Act as the finance representative in brand planning, demand forecasting, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Drive sales and profitability analysis to guide pricing strategies, discount structures, and channel margins.

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for revenue, trade spend, and marketing spend.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analysis and deliver insight into performance drivers.
• Provide ROI analysis on promotional campaigns, trade activities, and new product development (NPD).

• Track KPIs such as sales volume, gross-to-net, contribution margin, SKU profitability, and customer-level profitability.
• Monitor primary vs secondary sales trends, inventory levels, and wholesaler returns.
• Prepare dashboards and business review decks for regional/global reporting.

• Support pricing committees with market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and margin simulations.
• Monitor the impact of DRAP pricing policies, government tenders, and managed care contracts on revenue.

• Work with supply chain and demand planning to ensure forecast accuracy and product availability.
• Coordinate with regulatory and medical affairs for impact analysis of product changes or regulatory shifts.
• Liaise with IT and analytics teams for data integration, SAP reporting, and automation of reports.

• ACCA, CMA, or MBA (Finance/Strategy).
• 6+ years of experience in commercial finance roles, preferably in pharmaceutical, FMCG, or life sciences industries.
• Strong understanding of pharma commercial models (trade, institutional, export, retail).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).

• Business acumen with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
• Detail-oriented but with a focus on the bigger picture.

• Understanding of DRAP regulations and pharma pricing frameworks in Pakistan or MENA.
• Exposure to market access strategies and healthcare reimbursement models.
• Awareness of sales channel structures, distributor management, and trade terms.

Job Description:

1. Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Partner with commercial teams to align financial planning with brand strategy, product launches, and market dynamics.
• Act as the finance representative in brand planning, demand forecasting, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Drive sales and profitability analysis to guide pricing strategies, discount structures, and channel margins.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for revenue, trade spend, and marketing spend.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analysis and deliver insight into performance drivers.
• Provide ROI analysis on promotional campaigns, trade activities, and new product development (NPD).

3. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track KPIs such as sales volume, gross-to-net, contribution margin, SKU profitability, and customer-level profitability.
• Monitor primary vs secondary sales trends, inventory levels, and wholesaler returns.
• Prepare dashboards and business review decks for regional/global reporting.

4. Pricing & Revenue Management

• Support pricing committees with market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and margin simulations.
• Monitor the impact of DRAP pricing policies, government tenders, and managed care contracts on revenue.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with supply chain and demand planning to ensure forecast accuracy and product availability.
• Coordinate with regulatory and medical affairs for impact analysis of product changes or regulatory shifts.
• Liaise with IT and analytics teams for data integration, SAP reporting, and automation of reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

• ACCA, CMA, or MBA (Finance/Strategy).
• 6+ years of experience in commercial finance roles, preferably in pharmaceutical, FMCG, or life sciences industries.
• Strong understanding of pharma commercial models (trade, institutional, export, retail).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Skills & Competencies:

• Business acumen with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
• Detail-oriented but with a focus on the bigger picture.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Understanding of DRAP regulations and pharma pricing frameworks in Pakistan or MENA.
• Exposure to market access strategies and healthcare reimbursement models.
• Awareness of sales channel structures, distributor management, and trade terms.

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Corporate Office - Pakistan

Full time

Posted Yesterday

R00029457

Lahore

The Children's Place is looking for a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis. The candidate will be responsible for leading the monthly forecasting & annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis, and special projects. The Manager will also provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior leaders.

• Develop thorough understanding of the business operational functions and key revenue and cost drivers.
• Develop collaborative relationships with leaders in operating divisions, as well as in finance.
• Review forecasts and expense trends, identify issues, and develop creative solutions for expense savings opportunities.
• Influence decisions and drive change in operating processes with a focus on driving positive financial results.
• Lead the monthly forecast, annual budget, and long-range planning process in collaboration with business leaders.
• Drive process and content improvements to existing processes.
• Coordinate with FP&A team to ensure that all risks and opportunities are communicated to key team members and senior leadership.
• Develop, prepare, and present divisional financial and operating performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Mentor team members to provide value-added management reporting, decision support, and financial analysis.

• The ideal candidate will have a BS in Accounting or Finance. An MBA and/or CPA is a plus.
• 5-10 years of total experience, including experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.

• Experience in the retail industry is highly desirable.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and strong analytical skills.
• Experience in financial reporting and presenting to Senior Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, as well as strategic perspective.
• Team player.
• SAP and Hyperion systems knowledge, along with advanced Excel skills.

Being part of our team requires collaboration and hard work. We seek top talent eager to contribute to a high-performing team!

We are proud to be the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, celebrating brands including The Children’s PLACE, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ PLACE.

If you are eager to learn and work in a diverse, inclusive, fast-paced, and engaging environment, review our current openings and apply today!

• Lead the extraction, organization, and analysis of financial data from multiple sources to drive actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Provide comprehensive ad-hoc reporting and in-depth data analysis to address complex business challenges across departments.
• Partner with sales and operational teams to enhance demand forecasting accuracy and refine forecasting models.
• Analyze seasonal trends, market dynamics, and business performance to model financial scenarios, assess risks, and identify opportunities.
• Drive the development of long-term financial forecasts and strategic plans to support organizational growth.
• Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply chain operations.
• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to develop and refine pricing strategies that maximize profitability and market competitiveness.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product, customer, and region to inform pricing decisions and business strategy.
• Partner with accounting and audit teams to ensure data accuracy, improve financial reporting processes, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to align financial planning with overall business objectives.
  
  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, NetSuite, and SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets and generate meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  
  
  

• Education: MBA in Finance or equivalent.
• Certifications: CFA Level II preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance roles will be an advantage.
  

Grade Level: L2/L3

Location: Islamabad

What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis?

This position is responsible for managing financial planning within the FP&A Central team.

The role reports directly to the Stream Head FP&A - Central.

What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do?

• Maintain and update consolidated and SBU-wise financial planning models, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business assumptions.
• Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other finance teams to analyze variances in P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow against budgets and forecasts.
• Work with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review assumptions and incorporate inputs into financial statements and planning models.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather inputs and ensure timely submission of planning deliverables.
• Prepare, analyze, and present impact analyses and overlays.
• Support group-level planning by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs.
• Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analyses for SBUs.
• Assist in preparing planning presentations and reports by liaising with relevant stakeholders.