FP& A Analyst

Job description

Main Purpose: We are looking for a high-performing FP&A Analyst to join the Central FP&A team which manages the Group-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. In this strategic role, you will partner with the Central FP&A team as well as the local FP&A controllers to drive growth, profitability, and value creation through high-impact financial insights both centrally and at a local operations level. You will also play a key role in evolving FP&A processes, strengthening performance management, and improving the quality and efficiency of Group reporting. Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Reporting and analysis Support the Central FP&A team and local controllers with the monthly Group performance reporting process, including Preparation of Group Monthly Business Review packs with commentary that transles financial data into clear and actionable business insight Capex reporting KPI, margin and fixed cost analysis, Working capital analysis For allocated entities, work alongside the shared service center accounting team to complete the month-end-close reporting process, including preparation and upload of statistics, monthly PnL and capex analysis and review of cashflow reporting Identify, investigate and clearly articulate trends and deviations from budget/forecast and flagging risks early Prepare monthly shareholder reporting submissions for review and validation by Central FP&A team Support Central FP&A team with ad hoc requests for presentations, scenario analysis and business case modelling Budgeting and forecasting Working with Central FP&A team, prepare the 5-year plan of allocated central entities for by challenging and validating inputs to ensure that the 5-year plan is realistic and well-supported Assist Central FP&A team with the preparation, consolidation and submission of the Groups’ 5 year-plan. Assist the Central FP&A team to prepare and report on Groups quarterly forecasts, incorporating the latest business assumptions and commercial developments Cost Control and CAPEX Review and monitor costs for allocated entities to ensure correct booking and reported across cost-centers, projects, business segments Provide regular cost center reports and analysis to functional heads, covering year-to-date spend vs budget Assist Central FP&A and the Group Tax team in monitoring and reporting the central costs cross-recharge process at Group level, ensuring correct allocation, timely execution and accurate reporting Working with local controllers and General Managers, track, review and report on CAPEX projects vs budget and forecasts for Group Reporting purposes Support local teams with Capex project submissions for approval in line with Group Capex Delegation of Authority Cross function collaboration and support Support Central FP&A team in driving collaboration with other departments, including tax, treasury and IT to ensure efficient communication of processes, information flow and assumptions to drive improvements in the Performance reporting process Provide support local controllers to ensure FP&A objectives are met across their respective entities Systems and Process Improvement Manage data submissions and uploads to financial planning systems for assigned entities, ensuring data integrity and completeness Support month-end close activities in coordination with the accounting team, ensuring alignment between actual and budgets and forecasts Support the Central FP&A team with system enhancement projects and the rollout of process improvements across the FP&A function Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Batchelor’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA). Proven experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles, with a focus on process implementation. Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.