Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Al Dahra is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced
FP&A Manager
to join our Romania team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across multiple business units including farming, manufacturing, and commercial operations. This is a strategic finance role, interfacing with both local management and Group headquarters, and will require expertise in local accounting and tax regulations as well as advanced use of ERP and financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis

• Coordinate and manage the full cycle of financial reporting for local management and Group HQ, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Oversee the Financial Reporting Ecosystem, including data flows related to Management Information Systems (MIS), budget preparation, rolling forecasts, and in-depth financial analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for local leadership, Group Finance, and the Board of Directors (BoD).
• Consolidate and analyse performance across departments, farms, factories, and commercial segments, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy Support

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads and farm operations to ensure robust and realistic financial plans.
• Maintain and update rolling forecasts to reflect changing business conditions, providing forward-looking insights for decision-making.
• Conduct profitability analysis, cost modelling, efficiency studies, and scenario planning to support commercial and operational strategies.
• Provide financial modelling and evaluation for major strategic projects, including M&A, feasibility assessments, capital investments, and development initiatives.

Systems & Tools Mastery

• Utilize and integrate various financial platforms, including
  COGNOS Controller
  ,
  COGNOS BI
  ,
  Sage X3
  ,
  SAP
  (S4, Ariba, SF), and
  Charisma
  , ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting outputs.
• Maintain expert-level proficiency in
  Microsoft Excel
  for complex financial modeling and
  PowerPoint
  for delivering professional presentations and dashboards to senior stakeholders.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure financial data is compliant with local accounting regulations and tax legislation (OMFP, Romanian Fiscal Code, etc.).
• Lead the preparation of the annual
  GRP Report
  , collaborating with auditors and relevant departments to ensure smooth audit completion.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audit cycles, ensuring proper documentation and compliance protocols are followed.

Ad-hoc Reporting & Business Support

• Generate and deliver timely daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports as required by executive management.
• Act as a finance business partner to cross-functional teams, delivering insights that drive performance and informed decision-making.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in
  Economics, Accounting, Finance
  , or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification
  (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is considered a strong advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of
  Romanian accounting standards and tax regulations
  .
• Minimum
  5 years of solid experience
  in financial planning, accounting, reporting, and fiscal compliance.
• Proven expertise with
  ERP and financial systems
  such as SAP, Charisma, Sage X3, COGNOS.
• High proficiency in
  Microsoft Excel
  (pivot tables, dashboards, macros, financial models) and
  PowerPoint
  (executive-level presentations).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a
  global agribusiness leader
  with operations across farming, food processing, and trading.
• Exposure to
  international best practices
  and collaboration with regional and global finance teams.
• A dynamic work environment that encourages
  continuous learning and growth
  .
• Competitive compensation and benefits package aligned to the level and responsibility of the role.