Strategic Decision-Maker

This is a role where you will use your analytical skills to inform strategic decision-making, drive financial performance and champion digital innovation. As a Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A), you will be responsible for leading critical initiatives across financial planning, business partnership and process innovation.

You will manage the monthly forecast and annual budget cycles, ensuring alignment with business goals. Additionally, you will summarise complex monthly and quarterly results into clear insights and actionable recommendations.

Building financial models, developing 'what-if' scenarios and performing risk analyses are also key aspects of this role. You will support scenario planning and long-term financial modeling efforts to inform strategic decisions.

Moreover, you will assist in preparing financial materials for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings. This role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in P&L management, forecasting and financial modeling.

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and substantial experience in FP&A or financial analysis are essential requirements. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is also necessary.

In addition, you will have experience with Hyperion Financial Management, SmartView and Oracle Planning EPM. A strong communication skillset, including the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders, is also required.

• Lead critical initiatives across financial planning, business partnership and process innovation to drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
• Manage the monthly forecast and annual budget cycles, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Summarize complex monthly and quarterly results into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Build financial models, develop 'what-if' scenarios, and perform risk analyses to inform key initiatives.
• Support scenario planning and long-term financial modeling efforts to inform strategic decisions.
• Support monthly financial close processes, including accruals, reclasses, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Apply a digital-first approach to automate and streamline recurring FP&A processes.
• Partner closely with Finance leadership to shape and support financial strategies and cross-functional teams (Operations, HR, IT) to integrate financial insights into broader business strategies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and create executive dashboards to support business performance reviews.
• Assist in preparing financial materials for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests using data-driven, tech-enabled insights.
• Drive digital innovation and process optimization, focusing on automation, cost savings, and process re-engineering.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting AI tools, machine learning-enabled forecasts, and data visualization platforms.
• Champion a digital mindset within the Finance team and encourage experimentation with emerging tools and technologies to elevate decision support.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Substantial experience in FP&A or financial analysis
• Strong expertise in P&L management, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management, SmartView, and Oracle Planning EPM
• Strong analytical mindset and the ability to turn financial data into strategic recommendations
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage deliverables independently in a remote environment
• Experience using AI-based tools, process automation platforms, and data visualization software is preferred