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Finance Planning and Analysis Manager 

Full time @Human Capital Business Solutions posted 6 days ago in Engneering
  • Post Date : January 10, 2026
  • Apply Before : January 23, 2026
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  • Job ID 14252
  • Career Level  Others
  • Experience  4 Years
  • Gender  Male
  • Industry  Engneering
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of Our client in the Manufacturing Sector, we are looking for a competent and experienced Finance Planning and Analysis Manager to be based in Kampala

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary: The Finance Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves providing actionable insights on production costs, profitability, and operational efficiency to drive business performance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning in collaboration with department heads.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to analyze manufacturing costs (e.g., raw materials, labor, overheads, variance analysis) and product profitability.
  • Prepare monthly management reports, variance analyses, and KPI dashboards highlighting key metrics such as gross margins, EBITDA, working capital, and capex returns.
  • Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and ad-hoc financial evaluations to support investment decisions, pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Partner with operations and production teams to track manufacturing efficiencies, inventory turns, and supply chain costs.
  • Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management specific to manufacturing cycles.
  • Manage a small team of financial analysts; provide mentorship, performance reviews, and professional development.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data; implement improvements in reporting tools and processes.
  • Support external audits, tax planning, and compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes using advanced analytics and automation tools.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree is of high advantage.
  • Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is required.
  • 6–8 years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within the manufacturing sector.
  • Strong expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis in a production environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling tools, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics); experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing cost accounting (standard costing, BOMs, absorption costing) and key metrics.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to present complex data to non-finance stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Knowledge of Ugandan tax regulations and IFRS reporting standards.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-FPAM- FINANCE PLANNING AND ANALYSIS MANAGER” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com

Note:

  • The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Friday 23rd January 2026
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

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