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Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Corporate Office - Pakistan

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Location

Lahore

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Education and Experience

• 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.

Business Knowledge and Critical Skills

• 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.

About Us Make our PLACE yours

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!

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Overview WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.

Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary And Impact WPP Media PK is currently looking for a Manager Financial Planning & Analysis to join us. In this role, you will liaise with GroupM /Agency teams to oversee the day-to-day activities of the reporting function and ensure the company’s finance is organized and efficient and produces accurate financial and management accounts.

Reporting of the role This role reports to the Associate Director - Financial Reporting

3 Best Things About The Job

Opportunity to work for World Best Agencies under one roof.

Multi facets roles, advisor, trusted partner, leader, listener, executor, etc

Fast pace, demanding, fun loving and satisfying work environment.

In Three Months In this role, your goals will be:

You will be in pace with the GroupM’s value proposition and familiar with the company culture.

To assist in budgeting, quarterly forecasting and monthly rolling forecast for agencies and GroupM.

Assuming the budgeting role of the agencies assigned, on track to becoming the trusted business partner to agencies.

In Six Months

You will be able to make analysis on the agency’s financial performance and involve in the daily operation of the business and operational finance.

Being a valued team member in supporting to drive growth of the company.

In 12 Months

You will be able to advise the management team on the strategy and deployment of resources in order to facilitate the management of the business.

Ability to plan, strategize and execute mid to long term plan to improve the overall financials margins for agencies and group.

What Your Day Looks Like At WPP Media

Preparing budgets and quarterly forecasts and timely submission to regional office.

Provide and interpret financial information of the company to the Group management.

Perform monthly closing and financial reporting, liaison with regional finance team on reporting matters.

Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines to regional office and local management.

Monitoring actual performance with budgets and forecasts, providing summary of variances and reasoning.

Must be aware of making chart of accounts, balance sheet and profit and loss account.

Other projects as and when assigned.

What You’ll Bring

MBA (Finance)/ACCA qualified.

2+ years of relevant industry experience in similar position, people, team management skill is essential.

Self-driven, forward looking, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus.

Ability to lead, plan and manage change.

Ability to earn respect and trust from senior management and external stakeholders.

Diligent and willing to be hands, ‘roll up your sleeves’

Flexibility and comfortable working in a fast pace matrix reporting environment.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Positive thinking, motivated and collaborative team player.

In depth knowledge of processes, tools and techniques.

Life At WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please read our Privacy Notice ( more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Pakistan WPP Media PK is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet, Advertising Services, and Marketing Services

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Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Apply locations

Corporate Office - Pakistan Time type

Full time Posted on

Posted Yesterday Job requisition id

R Location

Lahore Job Summary

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. Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

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. Education and Experience

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. Business Knowledge and Critical Skills

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. About Us

Make our PLACE yours

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!

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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.

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Grade Level: L2/L3
Location: Islamabad
What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis?

This position is responsible for carrying out and managing the financial planning responsibilities within the FP&A Central team function.

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

What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do?

• Maintain and update consolidated & SBU wise financial planning models, ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business assumptions.
• Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other Finance teams to conduct variance analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow versus budget/forecast.
• Work closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review and analyze the reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy of the related assumptions and incorporate inputs into forecasted financial statements/planning models and reports.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure timely and accurate submission of planning deliverables.
• Prepare, analyze, and present various impact analyses/overlays.
• Support Group-level planning cycles by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs from relevant teams.
• Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analysis of Strategic Business Units (SBUs) for effective control.
• Assist in the preparation of planning-related presentations and reports by liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders, and ensuring timely collection of inputs.

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Job Purpose:

The FP&A Associate will be responsible for data extraction, report generation, and assisting in forecasting and budgeting processes. The role requires close collaboration with various departments to enhance financial planning, improve demand forecasting, and ensure financial data accuracy for strategic decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
  
  
  

Skills required:

• 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
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.
  

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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.

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Grade Level: L2/L3 Location: Islamabad What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis? This position is responsible for carrying out and managing the financial planning responsibilities within the FP&A Central team function.

The role reports directly to Stream Head FP&A - Central. What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do? Maintain and update consolidated & SBU wise financial planning models, ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business assumptions. Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other Finance teams to conduct variance analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow versus budget/forecast. Work closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review and analyze the reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy of the related assumptions and incorporate inputs into forecasted financial statements/planning models and reports. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure timely and accurate submission of planning deliverables. Prepare, analyze, and present various impact analyses/overlays. Support Group-level planning cycles by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs from relevant teams. Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analysis of Strategic Business Units (SBUs) for effective control. Assist in the preparation of planning-related presentations and reports by liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders, and ensuring timely collection of inputs.

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Job Purpose:

The FP&A Associate will be responsible for data extraction, report generation, and assisting in forecasting and budgeting processes. The role requires close collaboration with various departments to enhance financial planning, improve demand forecasting, and ensure financial data accuracy for strategic decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Skills required:

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

Qualifications & Experience:

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.

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