FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst is a key member of the finance team responsible for supporting the organisation's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis and cash activities. The specialist works closely with cross-functional teams and senior management to provide valuable financial insights, enhance decision-making, and drive the overall financial performance of the company.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, including data collection, consolidation, and analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Perform variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and dashboards for management review, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators.
• Support the preparation of management presentations and reports for business reviews.
• Assist in the creation and refinement of financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for financial analysis and reporting tasks.·      
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly cash flow forecast
• Maintain banking systems (including but not limited to setting up/closure of account, managing access rights, supporting banking administration)
• Identify opportunities to improve cash flow reporting
• Support on monthly reconciliations using Odoo
• Support on ad-hoc treasury projects and activities as required

Competencies:

•  Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis, with advanced Excel skills and experience with financial software – Odoo experience a plus.
• Team player, ability to effectively interact with the other team members and managers.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills.