What is a Finance Planning Manager doing? Job description and responsibilities

What does a Finance Planning Manager do?

The Finance Planning Manager position is a key role within our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing and executing all aspects of the organization’s financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as developing financial models for strategic and operational decisions. This position requires a highly organized individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative solutions to complex financial and operational challenges. The Finance Planning Manager will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across departments.

Responsibilities of Finance Planning Manager

1. Develop and maintain comprehensive financial plans, budgets and reports for all areas of the organization.

2. Analyze financial performance and make recommendations to management for improvement.

3. Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast and address any issues.

4. Develop and implement appropriate financial planning, reporting and control policies and procedures.

5. Coordinate financial planning activities with other departments.

6. Prepare short and long-term financial projections.

7. Establish targets and performance measures for all areas of the organization.

8. Develop and maintain financial models for evaluating potential investments and business opportunities.

9. Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts.

10. Provide financial analysis for strategic planning, decision-making, and pricing decisions.