Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is hiring a Finance Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to 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.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.

 

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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