62 Financial Manager jobs in Pakistan

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!

Description and Summary
At PwC, our finance professionals focus on providing strategic financial advice to clients, helping them optimize performance through analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

In financial strategy and planning, you will develop and implement financial plans to drive growth and profitability. Your role involves analyzing data, forecasting trends, and recommending performance improvements.

You will also lead, motivate, and develop your team, coaching members to leverage their strengths and manage performance to meet client expectations. Upholding integrity and authenticity, you will embody PwC’s purpose and values, embracing technology and innovation to enhance service delivery.

As a curious and reliable team member, you will adapt to various client needs and challenges, viewing each as a learning opportunity. Your ownership and quality work will create value for clients and advance your career within the firm.

Key skills and experiences include:

• Ownership of personal development with a learning mindset
• Appreciation of diverse perspectives
• High performance habits and potential development
• Active listening, questioning, and clear communication
• Seeking and providing constructive feedback
• Data analysis and pattern recognition
• Understanding business operations and building commercial awareness
• Adherence to professional standards and PwC’s code of conduct

Experience: 4-5 years in FP&A preferred; 2-3 years in finance, auditing, or related fields acceptable.
Qualifications: ACCA, MBA (Finance), BBA, Part-qualified CA, or other finance qualifications.
Hands-on experience with SAP/SAC, HFM or ERP systems, advanced Excel, financial modeling, and Power BI.
This is a two-year contractual position.

Skills: Good communication and presentation, leadership, team management.

Education: Relevant degrees in finance or related fields.
Certifications: As listed above.

Additional Skills: Feedback acceptance, active listening, analytical thinking, financial analysis, coaching, emotional regulation, inclusion, and curiosity, among others.

Other details: Travel requirements, visa sponsorship, government clearance, and job posting end date are not specified.

Date: 24 Feb, 2025

Category: FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

Job Type: Permanent

Job Level: DEPUTY MANAGER

1. Collaborate with various departments to create comprehensive budgets, ensuring alignment with the Institute’s goals and work closely with stakeholders to assess needs and provide financial insights that inform budget decisions.
2. Continuously track financial performance against established KPIs and benchmarks.
3. Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for cost optimization.
4. Prepare accurate, timely financial reports and utilize Management Information Systems (MIS) to deliver insightful reports that facilitate decision-making and strategic planning.
5. Support the Finance team in its digital transformation initiatives by evaluating and implementing new tools, processes, and systems. Contribute to streamlining financial workflows and ensuring seamless integration with other departments.

The ideal candidate should be a CA Finalist with at least 02 years of working experience in FP&A, preferably in an ERP environment.

Must be proficient in MS Office, preferably should have a good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and possess good analytical and management skills.

Other Benefits: I Agree

Kindly note that the application is time-bound for 30 minutes, after which the session will time out.

Kids U is an Accredited Early Childhood Learning Institute in Calgary, AB CANADA that is growing and continues to set the standard for excellence. We open collaboration to create a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that cultivates enthusiastic and globally-minded individuals. Our team is fast-growing and we are looking for an experienced Virtual Human Resources Manager who will work with our team to develop a best-in-class employment experience at Kids U.

The Virtual Enrollment and Finance Manager should be innovative and technology-savvy to set up effective virtual office tools and remote management strategies.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in both time zones as needed and self-manage their roles/responsibilities. Responsibilities include:

• Bulk charges for all centres: checking all families and records, inquiring with sites regarding current charges, schedule changes, and terminations.
• Updating records with correct schedules, ensuring the 1st month deposit is recorded and that the void cheque is received during orientation.
• Subsidies: checking records, statements of payment from the government, notifying parents of expiring subsidies.
• Third-party invoicing: sending invoices mid-month to ensure payment is received before bulk charges.
• Promotions: notifying parents whose promotions are expiring at the end of the month that they will be charged the full tuition fee as of the 1st of next month.
• Outstanding balances: checking balances for every site, emailing/calling parents inquiring about the status of payment, notifying sites if and when the payment will be made.
• Reviewing unpaid invoices, sending reminders to parents regarding unpaid balances, updating applications with payments made.
• Reviewing and updating 'tuition tracking' spreadsheets for each site and preparation of Reasonability tests.
• Being the contact for all sites for any inquiries.
• Claim adjustments for past claims made to the government for staff and kids.
• Collections: looking into 2016 and older outstanding balances, reviewing accounts to follow up with parents.
• Subsidy claims: submitting monthly child and staff claims to the government.

• Remote office capabilities: secured internet connection, suitable working computer, telephony and virtual call applications, etc.
• 5+ years finance management experience.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively and be fluent in English, both speaking and writing with excellent grammar.
• Educational management experience would be a plus.
• Must be adept at problem-solving.
• Must possess excellent time management skills.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data resourcefully, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently.
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.