Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Founded in 2018, MaxAB is a rapidly growing food and grocery B2B e-commerce and distribution platform that serves a network of traditional retailers (mom-and-pop stores) across the MENA region. Using proprietary technology, MaxAB offers a transformative pull-driven supply chain and a tech-product that empowers both traditional retailers and suppliers. MaxAB offers traditional retailers the simplicity of dealing with one supplier, transparent pricing, on-demand delivery, and a range of value-added and embedded finance solutions. Suppliers benefit from MaxAB’s end-to-end supply chain solutions and business intelligence tools that allow them to accurately predict, monitor, and control the impact of their strategies in real time.

Our MaxAB talent are dedicated to uphold the MaxAB culture and values all while continuing to grow and improve services for our clients. They are innovating new ways to help improve the quality of life of the Egyptian retailer and soon to other retailers globally.

If you are passionate about working hard to make an impact and innovate new solutions, MaxAB is looking for top talent.

Role Overview:

The FP&A Manager with a focus on operations will lead the financial planning and analysis processes specifically related to operational functions, including warehousing, network & logistics, and cost management. This role partners closely with the operations team to ensure financial alignment with business objectives, driving operational efficiencies, and optimizing cost structures. The FP&A Manager (Operations) provides insights into operational performance, supports decision-making with data-driven analysis, and identifies areas for process and financial improvements within the operations side of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Financial Planning & Forecasting:

• Manage and lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for all operational departments, including warehousing, network & logistics.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to develop financial plans that align with business objectives and operational strategies.
• Create rolling forecasts to ensure the organization is adapting to changes in the operational environment.

Cost Analysis & Management:

• Analyze operational cost drivers, such as warehousing costs, labor and logistics, to identify savings opportunities.
• Monitor cost variances and provide recommendations for cost optimization across operations.
• Develop cost allocation methodologies to track direct and indirect costs effectively.

Operational Performance Reporting & KPIs:

• Build and maintain detailed operational performance reports, highlighting key metrics such as efficiency, productivity, and cost per unit.
• Track and analyze key operational KPIs such as inventory turnover, production cycle times, and capacity utilization.
• Provide insights into trends and variances between actuals and budget, and recommend corrective actions to operations teams.

Financial Modeling for Operations:

• Create and maintain financial models for operational projects, including capital investments, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Perform scenario analyses and sensitivity testing to assess the financial impact of operational changes, expansions, or contractions.
• Develop models to evaluate the financial viability of new operational strategies or technologies.

Business Partnering with Operations:

• Serve as the key financial partner to operations leadership, providing financial insights and recommendations to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with operations teams to evaluate financial and operational trade-offs in decision-making.
• Support cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency:

• Work with operational leaders to identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Lead initiatives to streamline financial reporting and operational forecasting processes to ensure timely and accurate information flow.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, computer science, business informatics or a related field 
• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on operations, supply chain, or production finance.
• Strong understanding of operational processes and cost drivers in a supply chain, or logistics-heavy environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational cost management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present operational financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex data sets.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in using Data analytics using SQL and/or Python