FP&A Analyst

Role purpose

We are seeking a Group FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. This role will be pivotal in providing key insights, driving financial efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making at a group level.

As part of the Group Finance team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to consolidate financial data, analyze trends, and enhance reporting processes across multiple regions and business units.

Role tasks and responsibilities

 Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning process at a group level.
• Consolidate financial data from regional and business unit teams, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
 Develop financial models to support scenario analysis and strategic planning.
 Performance Analysis & Reporting
• Provide detailed variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance across the group.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership.
• Develop and improve management dashboards and KPIs to track business performance.
 Business Partnering & Decision Support
• Work closely with finance teams across the organization to provide data-driven insights.
• Assist in cost optimization initiatives, identifying efficiency opportunities across the group.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support executive decision-making.
 Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
• Drive enhancements in financial reporting systems (Power BI, Tagetik) to improve efficiency.
• Standardize and automate reporting processes to improve accuracy and speed of financial insights.
• Support the implementation of best practices in financial planning and analysis across the group.

Requirements

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CFA qualification is a plus).

 Experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance in a group-level or multi-entity environment.

 Ability to build complex models in excel and reconcile large data set. Must be able to use excel to macro level.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear insights.

 Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial planning tools (Power BI, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, etc.). Excel skills must be at least to macro level and above.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.