Financial Planning Analyst

A young and dynamic organization is actively looking to hire its Financial Planning Analyst.  

You would be responsible for leading the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business performance analysis activities. This role serves as a strategic business partner to the local leadership team, providing actionable financial insights and recommendations that support decision-making, drive profitability, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. 

The company  operates through 20+ legal entities worldwide, creating a rich but complex financial ecosystem. You will work closely with our founder and leadership team, and report to the CFO. 

Key responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning for the entire business

• Coordinate planning activities across all business functions to ensure alignment of financial assumptions and objectives.

• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Monitor business performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

Financial Analysis & Business Partnering

• Provide insightful analysis of financial results, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year.

• Partner closely with business leaders to evaluate performance, profitability, and growth opportunities.

• Analyze revenue, margins, operating expenses, and key business drivers to support decision-making.

• Develop business cases and financial evaluations for investments, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to local and regional leadership.

• Develop executive-level presentations highlighting business performance, financial risks, and opportunities.

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of management reporting.

• Track and report key financial and operational performance indicators.

Strategic Support

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and leadership team regarding financial implications of business decisions.

• Support strategic planning initiatives and business transformation projects.

• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting tools, and financial systems.

• Enhance forecasting accuracy and planning methodologies.

• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and reporting requirements.

• Support internal and external audits as required.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience specifically within Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

• Advanced English

• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance management processes.

• Experience supporting senior leadership and serving as a strategic business partner.

• Experience in multinational and matrix organizations is highly preferred.

• Previous people management experience is desirable.