ABOUT THE ROLE
The Financial Analyst will support the company's financial planning and performance management activities. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and well-structured ad hoc analysis that enables informed business decisions.
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ROLE PROFILE
- Coordinate and support the company's annual budgeting process, including assumptions and variance reviews with stakeholders.
- Prepare quarterly forecasts and rolling outlooks in partnership with business and finance stakeholders.
- Support the development of the company's strategic plan, translating business priorities into financial projections, scenarios, and performance targets.
- Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, prior year, and strategic-plan targets; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and business case evaluation to support decision-making.
- Maintain accurate planning and reporting data across SAP S/4HANA and HFM, including reconciliations.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and communicate financial insights.
- Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical quality.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience specifically in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
- Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and ad hoc analysis.
- ACCA or CFA certification is preferred.
- Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and HFM.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including financial modeling, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
