Are you passionate about modern FP&A and finance transformation? Do you want to lead complex projects that combine business methodology, financial modelling and advanced planning systems?
We are looking for a Manager/Assistant Manager to join our Digital CFO team in Astana. You will drive end-to-end FP&A transformation initiatives — from designing target processes to implementing EPM solutions — while working directly with senior client stakeholders and shaping the future of financial planning.
Responsibilities:
- In-charge role/assisting in project management/execution;
- Quality control of all deliverables prepared by engagement team;
- Assisting in business development (participation in tenders, preparation of proposal, client relationship development, FP&A function development etc).
- Design target FP&A processes and models: budgeting, forecasting, rolling forecast, strategic and investment planning.
- Lead the development of functional specifications, data models, calculation logic and planning workflows, user stories and test scenarios.
- Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders (CFO, Head of FP&A, Finance Directors);
- Facilitate workshops, interviews and working sessions with business and finance teams;
- Ensure alignment between business requirements, finance methodology and system capabilities;
- Manage project risks, timelines, scope and resources across multiple engagements;
Requirements:
- 7+ years experience in planning / economic departments in large companies or 5+ years in consulting or integrator companies;
- Experience in elaboration of functional design of financial planning and analysis systems (budgeting, business planning, strategic planning, investment planning, tariff setting), in methodologies and business processes design;
- Project management the financial planning system automatization using advanced IT solutions (Anaplan, SAP BPC, IBM Cognos, Oracle Hyperion Planning, 1C ERP, etc.) or being an active participant of a related project;
- Strong understanding of key trends of financial planning and analysis area (agile planning, integrated planning, rolling planning, etc.) and its logic, experience in procedures design will be an advantage;
- Experience in building and work with financial models in MS Excel and/other IT tools;
- English language: upper-intermediate and above;
- Professional certification in CIMA, CMA, ACCA and / or certificates confirming the ability to set up a financial planning system on advanced IT solutions (Anaplan SAP BPC, IBM Cognos, Oracle Hyperion Planning, 1C ERP, etc.) will be an advantage;
- Being an initiative team-player focused on result will be an advantage;
- Willingness to develop in a large international company and implement projects in the region of Central Asia and the Caucasus.
