Senior Financial Analyst

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Position Summary

The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis. This individual will partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent financial modeling skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess business performance and future projections.
• Analyze monthly results against budget and forecast, providing variance explanations and actionable insights.
• Assist in long-range planning and scenario analysis.

Financial Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages.
• Perform trend, profitability, revenue, cost, and margin analyses.
• Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Support investment analyses, business cases, and strategic initiatives.

Business Partnering

• Partner with functional leaders to understand operational drivers and financial impacts.
• Provide financial guidance to support business decisions.
• Assist stakeholders in developing budgets and monitoring performance against targets.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
• Prepare presentations and analysis for leadership reviews.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial planning and reporting processes.
• Support automation and standardization initiatives.
• Assist with financial system enhancements and reporting tool development.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent qualification preferred.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related roles.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis.
• Experience supporting multiple business functions and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a multinational or fast-paced environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
• Strong financial analysis and data interpretation skills.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.

Reporting Relationship

Reports To: Controller

Key Success Measures

• Timely and accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Delivery of meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Strong partnerships with business stakeholders.
• Improved financial visibility and decision support.
• Continuous improvement of FP&A processes and reporting efficiency.

*Currently on a temporary WFH Setup, no tentative dates yet for the hybrid setup (3x onsite, 2x WFH) on a nightshift schedule.