Manager- Finance Planning & Analysis

SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Data Analysis, Margin & Cost Efficiency
• Own the end-to-end financial planning cycle including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, rolling estimates, and long-range strategic plans.
• Conduct deep-dive profitability analysis at product, region, customer segment, and channel levels to identify margin leakage and improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models for scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and investment appraisal (NPV, IRR, payback) across capital projects and new business initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive variance analysis frameworks (budget vs. actual, month-on-month, year-on-year) with root-cause explanations and actionable recommendations.
• Analyze operating expenditure trends across departments and regions, identifying cost reduction levers and efficiency gains without compromising service quality.
• Track and report key telecom-specific financial KPIs including ARPU, subscriber acquisition cost (SAC), churn-related revenue impact, cost-per-subscriber, and EBITDA margin by segment.
• Support pricing strategy decisions with data-driven analysis of competitive positioning, elasticity, and customer lifetime value (CLTV) modeling.

Finance Business Partnering
• Serve as the primary finance business partner to operational heads (Network, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Technology), embedding financial discipline into business decision-making.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities through data-led insights and recommend strategic course corrections to leadership.
• Partner with commercial teams on business case development for new products, network expansion, geographic rollouts, and strategic partnerships.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment on resource allocation, capital prioritization, and trade-off decisions through structured financial frameworks.
• Prepare board-level financial presentations, management discussion & analysis (MD&A) packs, and ad-hoc strategic analyses.
• Act as a financial thought leader within the organization, challenging assumptions and driving a culture of accountability, cost-consciousness, and value creation.

Automation, Technology & Collaboration with Programming Teams
• Partner directly with WorldLink’s software development and data engineering teams to design, develop, and deploy automated financial reporting and analytics solutions.
• Define functional requirements and business logic for automated dashboards, data pipelines, and reporting tools – translating finance needs into clear technical specifications for developers.
• Collaborate on the design of a centralized financial data warehouse to enable consistent, single-source-of-truth reporting across the organization.
• Drive the development and adoption of self-service Power BI dashboards with drill-down capabilities for department heads and senior leadership.
• Identify and implement Process Automation opportunities within the FP&A workflow – automating data collection, consolidation, reconciliation, and report generation processes.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging analytics tools, AI/ML-based forecasting models, and advanced statistical techniques to enhance predictive accuracy and analytical depth.
• Maintain documentation of all automated workflows, data dictionaries, and process maps to ensure knowledge continuity and auditability.

Team Development & Leadership
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team, fostering analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Develop structured training programs to upskill finance team members in data analytics, visualization tools (Power BI, SQL basics), and modern FP&A methodologies.
• Establish standardized FP&A processes, templates, and reporting calendars to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Technology, Operations, Commercial, and Regional teams to ensure finance is integrated into all key business processes.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education & Professional Certification
• Required: Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, or similar advanced business degree
• Professional certifications in data analytics, financial modeling or business intelligence are highly advantageous.
Experience Requirements
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, management accounting, or strategic finance roles, preferably in telecommunications, technology, or subscription-based business models.
• Proven track record of delivering actionable financial insights that directly influenced strategic decisions on pricing, investment, cost management, or operational efficiency.
• Hands-on experience working with programming or data engineering teams to automate reporting, build dashboards, or develop analytics solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and advanced Excel/Google Sheets techniques.
Technical Skills
• ERP Systems: Strong working knowledge of Oracle EBS R12 (GL, FA, AP, AR modules) or similar enterprise financial systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
• BI & Visualization: Advanced proficiency in Power BI (DAX, Power Query, data modeling) with ability to design executive-grade dashboards.
• Data & Programming Literacy: Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and analysis; familiarity with Python or R for statistical analysis is a strong plus.
• Automation Tools: Experience with or strong interest in RPA platforms (UiPath, Blue Prism, Power Automate), ETL processes, and API-based data integration.
• Financial Modeling: Expert-level financial modeling skills with ability to build integrated three-statement models, DCF valuations, and sensitivity/scenario frameworks.
Industry & Domain Knowledge
• Telecommunications industry experience strongly preferred – understanding of telecom business models (ARPU, churn, subscriber economics), regulatory environment, and industry-specific financial metrics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and local tax/regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of capital expenditure planning and network investment economics in telecom/infrastructure businesses.
Core Competencies

• Analytical excellence: Ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into clear, compelling narratives that drive executive decision-making.
• Business acumen: Deep understanding of how financial metrics connect to operational performance and strategic outcomes.
• Technology mindset: Natural comfort working at the intersection of finance and technology; ability to communicate effectively with software developers and data engineers.
• Stakeholder management: Proven ability to influence without authority, build trust with senior leaders, and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills – ability to simplify complexity for diverse audiences including board

Members and Operational teams.

• Project management: Experience leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution within defined timelines and budgets.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Nepali is required