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Assistant Manager Business Strategy – Commodities & Financial Markets

Assistant Manager Business Strategy – Commodities & Financial Markets

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from FTP Commodities Pvt. Ltd. Position Title: Assistant Manager Business Strategy. Department: Business Strategy. Job Type: Full-time, On-site. Grade Level: Mid-Senior. Company Description FTP Commodities Pvt. Ltd. is a leading futures brokerage firm licensed by the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX). Specializing in commodity futures markets, the firm serves both institutional and individual investors. The company commits to creating a transparent and secure trading environment, providing clients with the educational resources as well as superior brokerage services needed to excel in futures trading. FTP Commodities stands as a trusted partner dedicated to client satisfaction and success in the dynamic commodities market. Role Description We are seeking a high-potential, ambitious, and trainable professional to work directly under Business Strategy Head. It is a career acceleration opportunity designed for someone who can learn fast, adapt to dynamic environments, and eventually take over leadership responsibilities. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Islamabad for an Assistant Manager Business Strategy – Commodities & Financial Markets. The role involves developing business plans, conducting market research, strategic planning, and consulting. The Assistant Manager will analyze data to support decision-making, create strategies for business growth, and provide insights to improve market positioning. Qualifications Knowledge in Market Research and Consulting Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Highly professional and disciplined approach to work Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field Experience in the financial or commodities market is a plus High adaptability and willingness to learn Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Proficiency in MS Office and other soft skills will be an edge for the applicant. Experience in Business Planning and Strategic Planning is a plus Fresh Graduates having the desired attributes are also encouraged to apply. Job Description Shadow & Support senior management in day-to-day decision-making, strategy execution, and operational management Oversee the performance of client acquisition channels on regular basis Assist in business strategy development for client acquisition, market expansion, and revenue growth Coordinate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of initiatives Manage lead pipelines, client onboarding processes, and relationship management Prepare performance reports, market analysis, and competitor insights for strategic reviews Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups with internal teams and external partners Participate in high-level meetings with clients, partners, and stakeholders Support training and development initiatives for business teams. What we Offer? Market competitive salary & performance-based incentives Highly lucrative commission structure A great opportunity to transition into managerial role within a fast paced and emerging brokerage house of Pakistan. Fast-track career progression to senior leadership Opportunity to work in global financial markets with a licensed brokerage Collaborative, high-performance work culture. If you thrive on challenges, solving problems, and can see the big picture; we’d love to see how you can make an impact here. Let's talk. How to Apply: Apply via LinkedIn Or Submit your Resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why you are the right fit for this leadership-track opportunity to



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In this Product Management position, you will manage key business areas related to the development of a financial portfolio and risk management service. You will report directly to the executive in charge of this STRATEGIC initiative, and function with increasing autonomy as you succeed.

Initially, you will:

1. Gather and translate potential customer needs and business requirements into usable and effective consumer experience descriptions;
2. Work hand-in-hand in a cross-functional capacity to develop a consensus on product requirements, taking into consideration business, legal, customer care, usability and technical issues;
3. Contribute to the development of the product roadmap and manage ongoing changes to product implementation, in response to analysis and market changes;
4. Regularly communicate with senior management to ensure product tradeoffs are backed by data, and made in the most efficient way;
5. Maintain relationships with partners such as data vendors or technology outsourcers;
6. Conduct product reviews with prospects and clients;
7. Organize demos and training;
8. Ensure efficient internal communication around product-related topics.

Job Specification

Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics or Engineering, you have 3 years prior experience working in a Financial Operations environment ideally with primebrokers, fund administrators or system vendor in an onboarding context. Familiar with the needs of Portfolio Managers and Middle Office functions, you understand derivative products and the business trade flow, including market value/PnL decomposition and risk reporting. A good grasp of modern software engineering technologies, client and server side, in an Internet context is important as well to take your career to the next level in this challenging position. Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters or Markit is a plus. Superior communication and interpersonal skills are a MUST.

Information Technology and Services - Karachi, Pakistan

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In this Product Management position, you will manage key business areas related to the development of a financial portfolio and risk management service. You will report directly to the executive in charge of this STRATEGIC initiative, and function with increasing autonomy as you succeed.

Initially, you will:

Gather and translate potential customer needs and business requirements into usable and effective consumer experience descriptions; Work hand-in-hand in a cross-functional capacity to develop a consensus on product requirements, taking into consideration business, legal, customer care, usability and technical issues; Contribute to the development of the product roadmap and manage ongoing changes to product implementation, in response to analysis and market changes; Regularly communicate with senior management to ensure product tradeoffs are backed by data, and made in the most efficient way; Maintain relationships with partners such as data vendors or technology outsourcers; Conduct product reviews with prospects and clients; Organize demos and training; Ensure efficient internal communication around product-related topics. Job Specification

Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics or Engineering, you have 3 years prior experience working in a Financial Operations environment ideally with primebrokers, fund administrators or system vendor in an onboarding context. Familiar with the needs of Portfolio Managers and Middle Office functions, you understand derivative products and the business trade flow, including market value/PnL decomposition and risk reporting. A good grasp of modern software engineering technologies, client and server side, in an Internet context is important as well to take your career to the next level in this challenging position. Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters or Markit is a plus. Superior communication and interpersonal skills are a MUST. Information Technology and Services - Karachi, Pakistan

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Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Corporate Office - Pakistan

Time type

Full time

Posted on

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Job requisition id

R00029457

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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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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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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Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Apply locations

Corporate Office - Pakistan Time type

Full time Posted on

Posted Yesterday Job requisition id

R00029457 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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