Senior Financial Analyst

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning through the development of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. This role acts as a strategic partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing, providing analysis, modeling, and recommendations that support business decisions, optimize costs, and continuously improve FP&A processes. **Activities** - Develop and track budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop recommendations to improve results. - Develop financial models, including pricing, investment analysis, and scenario planning. - Conduct cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities. - Perform ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking studies to support decision-making. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing. - Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the FP&A area. - Prepare management reports and presentations with financial analysis and strategic recommendations. - Support the monthly financial close process with variance analysis (budget vs. actual). - Contribute to the standardization and automation of FP&A processes and tools. **Study Area** Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related fields. **Education** Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent experience. **Certifications (Desirable)** - CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) - Advanced Excel / Financial Modeling certification **Extra Skills** - Excellent written and verbal communication - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Advanced financial modeling (Excel, BI tools) - Strategic and data-driven thinking - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines - Cross-functional collaboration and leadership - Attention to detail and analytical precision **Years of Experience** 5–8 years in FP&A, Financial Analysis, or related fields. **Languages** English — Advanced **Qualifications** - Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. - Experience in financial modeling, including pricing, investments, and scenario analysis. - Ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for technical and business audiences. - Experience in cost analysis and identifying expense reduction opportunities. - Ability to conduct ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking with autonomy. - Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing). - Strong command of Excel/spreadsheets and BI tools; ERP knowledge is a plus. - Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.