Job Description
The Analyst plays a pivotal role in the FP&A function, delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and business insights to support strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for preparing accurate forecasts and budgets, performing detailed variance analysis, and maintaining robust management reporting. Acting as a key contributor within the FP&A team, the Senior Analyst collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and mentors junior team members—ensuring operational excellence and value creation for the business.
Key Responsibilities
FP&A Process Delivery -
• Prepare data packs, templates, and standard reports accurately and on time.
• Support forecast and budget cycles by compiling inputs and validating data.
• Maintain tracker hygiene, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform basic variance analysis and investigate data movements.
• Escalate issues proactively and support root cause analysis.
• Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain KPI trackers and support periodic performance reviews.
• Highlight emerging risks and opportunities to the FP&A ASP and business stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of management information. Business Partnering and Collaboration
• Work effectively with peers, service delivery teams, and stakeholders.
• Support process improvement ideas and automation opportunities. Continuous Improvement and Controls
• Follow standard processes, controls, and documentation requirements.
• Support process improvement ideas and automation opportunities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support knowledge management.
• Use Excel, Power BI, and finance systems effectively for assigned tasks. Team Leadership and Delivery Governance • Work collaboratively with peers and support team objectives.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support senior team members in complex deliverables as required.
• Participate actively in team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions. Stakeholder Management
• Respond to basic stakeholder queries and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Maintain professional communication with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder requests with timely data and report preparation.
• Build foundational relationships with peers and service delivery teams.
Requirements & Experience
Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis fundamentals.
• Strong Excel skills; exposure to ERP/reporting tools preferred.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and effective communication.
• Hands-on FP&A, Commercial Finance business acumen with exposure in commercial, retail, wholesale, merchandise, CPG or product-driven environments preferred Tools
• Advanced Excel — financial modelling, large datasets, pivot analysis, complex lookups
• SAP ECC or equivalent ERP — report extraction, cost centre mapping, GL coding (training provided)
• EPM / CPM planning tools — TM1, SAP SAC, Anaplan, OneStream or equivalent preferred
• Reporting and visualisation — Power BI, Tableau, Palantir or equivalent BI platforms preferred
• Familiarity with Snowflake or data warehouse reporting layers preferred Team Management Work collaboratively with peers; support team objectives and participate in knowledge sharing. Actional Insight, Client Facing, Financial Analysis, Financial Management Reporting, Microsoft Excel Data Analysis
Qualifications
Graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred. MBA/CA/CMA is an advantage but not mandatory. Skills, Competencies.
Experience Required • 3–6 years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or commercial finance.