FP&A - Financial Planning & Business Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities 

 Financial Modelling & Business Analysis 

•  Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for forecasting, business planning, investment evaluation, and profitability analysis. 
• Perform scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and what-if modelling to support strategic business decisions. 
• Analyze business performance, revenue trends, margins, costs, and key operational metrics. 
•  Evaluate business opportunities, pricing strategies, deal structures, and investment proposals through financial modelling. 
• Prepare business cases and support management in strategic planning initiatives. 
  
   Financial Planning & Analysis 
•  Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes. 
•  Conduct variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, providing actionable insights. 
• Monitor key financial KPIs and identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas. 
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports for leadership review. 
• Support business units with profitability improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
  
   Management Reporting & Insights 
• Create executive dashboards and management reports to provide meaningful business insights. 
•  Consolidate financial and operational data from multiple sources and present findings in a structured manner. 
•  Develop reporting frameworks and automate recurring analytical processes where feasible. 
•  Present analysis and recommendations to business leaders and stakeholders.
  
   Stakeholder Management 
• Partner with Business Finance, Delivery, Sales, Operations, and Corporate Finance teams. 
•  Act as a finance business partner for assigned accounts, portfolios, or business units. 
•  Provide financial guidance and analytical support for strategic initiatives and management reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve business performance and reporting efficiency.
  
   Process Improvement & Automation 
•  Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and reporting. 
• Support automation initiatives using tools such as Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Alteryx, or Python. 
•  Drive continuous improvement in financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes.
  
  Experience 
•  5-8 years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, Financial Analysis, Financial Modelling, or Corporate Finance. 
• Experience working in a global organization or shared services environment is preferred. 
•  Exposure to business partnering and senior stakeholder interactions.
  
   Technical Skills 
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation techniques. 
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. 
•  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including scenario modelling, Power Query, Pivot Tables, advanced formulae, and dashboard development. 
• Power BI / Tableau reporting experience. 
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. 
•  Knowledge of automation and analytics tools such as SQL, Alteryx, or Python will be an added advantage.
  
   Soft Skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. 
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills.