AIOC-S01659236 - FP&A Analyst

WE ARE HIRING! | FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS (FP&A) SENIOR ANALYST

Card Reference: AIOC-S01659236
Designation: Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst
Career Level: CL10
Core Skill: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Required Experience: 5–8 Years
Qualification: B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
Work Schedule: To be communicated

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Analyst to join our finance team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate financial forecasts, budgets, management reports, and financial performance analysis. The role requires strong financial modelling capabilities, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

The successful candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, support financial planning and performance reviews, drive process improvements, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality financial information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Prepare accurate budget and forecast submissions within established timelines.

• Consolidate and validate financial inputs from relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare rolling forecasts for revenue and gross margin.

• Support annual budgeting and long-range financial planning.

• Monitor key financial assumptions, risks, and business dependencies.

2. Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct detailed variance analysis covering revenue, costs, gross margin, and working capital.

• Prepare monthly and ad hoc management reports.

• Provide financial insights, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations.

• Maintain financial KPI trackers and support periodic performance reviews.

• Identify emerging financial risks and business opportunities.

3. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business performance and financial drivers.

• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and service delivery partners.

• Communicate financial updates, deliverable status, and potential issues proactively.

• Support stakeholder meetings with accurate financial data and presentation materials.

4. Process Improvement & Financial Controls

• Identify opportunities to simplify financial reporting and improve productivity.

• Strengthen financial controls and data accuracy.

• Support the standardisation and documentation of FP&A processes.

• Leverage Excel, Power BI, and other financial systems to enhance reporting efficiency.

5. Team Coordination & Development

• Support team leads with work coordination and quality assurance.

• Mentor junior analysts and assist with onboarding activities.

• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

• Take ownership of assigned deliverables and ensure timely completion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• B.Com degree or a graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or Commercial Finance.

• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling, pivot tables, large datasets, and complex lookups.

• Ability to analyse revenue, costs, gross margin, and working capital.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to independently manage recurring financial processes and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Advantage:

• MBA, Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) qualification is an advantage but not mandatory.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• ERP Systems: SAP ECC or equivalent ERP platforms.

• Planning Tools: IBM TM1, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Anaplan, or OneStream.

• Reporting Tools: Power BI, Tableau, or Palantir.

• Data Platforms: Snowflake or other data warehouse reporting solutions.

Exposure to manufacturing, retail, wholesale, merchandise, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries will be an added advantage.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to transform financial information into meaningful business insights. The ideal candidate must demonstrate ownership, accountability, stakeholder collaboration, and a commitment to delivering financial excellence.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV for consideration.

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