Financial Planning Analyst

Financial Planning Analyst

Position Summary:

The Financial Planning Analyst supports the Controller in delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and business performance reporting. This role partners closely with finance and

business stakeholders to provide timely financial insights, drive forecasting accuracy, support

strategic decision-making and ensure strong financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

. Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and financial plans.

. Consolidate financial inputs from various business units and validate assumptions.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

. Produce monthly financial reports, dashboards, and performance analyses.

. Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability.

. Investigate financial variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods, providing meaningful

commentary and recommendations.

. Develop ad hoc financial analyses to support business initiatives and management requests.

Business Partnering

. Support the Business Controller in providing financial guidance to sales, operations, supply chain,

and project management teams.

. Assist business stakeholders in understanding financial performance and key value drivers.

Performance Management

. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

. Support initiatives aimed at improving profitability, cost efficiency, and operational performance.

. Monitor business performance against strategic objectives and highlight areas requiring management attention.

Financial Governance & Compliance

. Ensure financial reporting complies with policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

. Support month-end and year-end closing activities from a financial planning perspective.

. Assist with internal and external audit requirements where applicable.

. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data.

Process Improvement

. Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting and planning processes.

. Support implementation of finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements.

Qualifications

. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

. Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is an advantage.

. 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, or business controlling, preferably within a multinational manufacturing or industrial environment.

. Experience with SAP ERP and financial planning/reporting tools is preferred.

. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge & Skills

. Strong analytical skills.

. Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

. Ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights effectively to non-finance stakeholders.

. Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

. Excellent communication.

. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

. Collaborative team player with the ability to work across functions and cultures.

Key Competencies

. Financial Analysis

. Planning & Organizing

. Continuous Improvement

. Stakeholder Management

. Integrity & Compliance

. Collaboration

. Results Orientation