Finance Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Business Partnering

Finance Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Business Partnering

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis:
   • Develop, manage, and analyze budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
   • Perform variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgeted/forecasted results, identifying key trends and insights.
   • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
2. Business Partnering:
   • Collaborate with operational teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.
   • Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring alignment of financial goals with business objectives.
   • Drive discussions to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation.
3. Performance Monitoring:
   • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate business performance.
   • Create dashboards and reports to present financial data to stakeholders in an accessible format.
   • Provide proactive financial modeling and analysis to support decision-making.
4. Process Improvement:
   • Enhance financial planning processes through automation and improved data accuracy.
   • Identify and implement best practices for financial management and reporting.
   • Support system upgrades and integrations to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CIMA/ACCA/CPA certification is a plus).
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or business partnering roles.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools (e.g., Oracle Netsuite, Power BI, Power Query).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.