Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist 50134324

Role Description

We are looking for Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialists to join FP&A Sales and Marketing Team. This role is crucial for providing analytical and financial modeling support for critical business decisions, working closely with senior executives of sales & marketing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, MIS or Informatics
• Minimum 2 years of FP&A experience is a must
• Experience with pricing, product portfolio management, campaign performance management and commercial controlling
• Advanced Excel modelling and financial simulation skills is a must
• Interest in developing technological skills (scripting, data management etc.) is a must as you will be using reporting systems for routine tasks
• Knowledge of analytical tools and reporting solutions is a strong differentiator e.g. consolidation, budgeting and BI tools such as, Anaplan, SAP SAC, Power BI, SAP BPC, Cognos, Oracle Hyperion etc
• SAP, S4/HANA knowledge in relevant modules of related functions is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail; analytical approach; questioning mindset capabilities; a good team player
• Commercial mindset and business acumen, good understanding of global affairs and in-depth knowledge of relevant industry dynamics
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and ability to effectively present performance to senior management is a must
• Ability to present complex matters in a simple and effective way, comfortable with direct communication with senior business leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experience in a consumer-oriented B2C company (FMCG or retail) is a plus
• Experience with global audit and management consulting firms is a plus

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide analytical and financial modelling support for critical business decisions working closely with senior executives of sales & marketing,
• Generate management reports to provide clear and precise information for decision making, review business performance on a monthly basis and provide recommendations to the senior leadership team
• Generate monthly financial forecasts by conducting meetings with functional managers, analysis of historical performance and macro predictions
• Own the budgeting process for the relevant function, design the model based on business operations, review and validate operational plans of departments and generate the financial budget
• Prepare business performance (Budget/Forecast/Actual comparison) reviews including financial statements as well as KPI’s, operational metrics and prepare commentary
• Provide financial insight for and act as a stakeholder in key business processes such as pricing, sales & operational planning, procurement, scheduling and etc.
• Drive digitization initiatives in the respective area by designing, building and testing analytical modeling solutions
• Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring effective communication and teamwork across departments.