FP&A Manager
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join Silk Link (Logistics & Distribution), a sister company under the HSA Group. This senior role reports directly to the Chief Business Officer (CBO) and plays a critical part in connecting finance with commercial strategy and operations. The FP&A Manager acts as a financial co-pilot to the CBO, providing forward-looking analysis, scenario planning, and data-driven insights that shape strategic decisions—ranging from pricing and category expansion to customer acquisition and market penetration. The role ensures that growth ambitions are achieved in a financially sound and sustainable way.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), budgeting, and forecasting in alignment with commercial and operations strategies.
Build financial models and conduct scenario planning to assess the impact of new initiatives (e.g., new markets, pricing models, supplier partnerships).
Monitor and analyze key business KPIs (sales, profitability, gross margin, cash flow, CAC, LTV, cost-to-serve) to provide actionable insights.
Partner with sales, logistics, and procurement teams to optimize performance, profitability, and resource allocation.
Develop dashboards and reports that transform complex data into clear insights for decision-making.
Establish and enforce internal controls, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks tied to commercial operations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A CFA, CMA, or MBA designation is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role, with a significant portion within an FMCG, ecommerce, or high-growth logistics/tech company.
- Crucial experience acting as a finance business partner to commercial teams (Sales, Marketing, Operation, Business Development).
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Superior ability to structure complex problems, analyze data, and deliver clear recommendations.
- Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to tell a story with numbers and communicate financial insights effectively to non-financial audiences. Fluency in Arabic and English. ● Proven Ability to lead and manage a team and to influence stakeholders across the organization.
- Proficiency in Financial Modeling and Forecasting Tools: Expert-level Excel skills are mandatory; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is essential.
- Deep Understanding of Internal Control Frameworks and risk management principles, applied within a commercial context.
- Strong Business Acumen: Innate curiosity and a deep desire to understand what drives the business forward.
