Financial Planning & Analysis Role

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Job Summary: We are looking for a finance professional to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The role will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, management reporting, and providing actionable insights to support business and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities: - Manage and analyze Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and provide insights to improve profitability and overall business performance. - Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis activities. - Partner with business and cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial insights and support effective decision-making. - Manage working capital and cash flow forecasting to support efficient financial planning and liquidity management. - Drive Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency. - Prepare management reports, MIS, dashboards, and financial analysis for senior management. - Analyze financial and operational performance, identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations. - Provide financial insights to support business performance, strategic planning, and growth initiatives. - Support financial controlling activities and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely preparation of financial reports. - Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts and provide detailed explanations for significant variances. - Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business planning and strategic initiatives. - Collaborate with stakeholders to improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and overall business efficiency. Key Skills: - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - P&L Management & Analysis - Budgeting & Forecasting - Variance Analysis - Financial Modeling - Working Capital Management - Cash Flow Forecasting - Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) - Cost Optimization - Management Reporting & MIS - Financial Controlling - Business Partnering - Strategic Financial Analysis - Advanced MS Excel Candidate Profile: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a business-oriented approach. - Good understanding of financial statements, profitability drivers, and key business metrics. - Ability to work effectively with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. - Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable business insights. - Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial controlling, or a related finance function will be preferred.