Financial Analyst

The purpose of this role is to provide accurate and data-based information on performance management, including vertical and segment profitability. You will work with multiple aspects of our financial reporting, process optimisation, financial planning and analysis as well as communication with a range of management levels and business segments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports business decision-making and performance management by conducting value-added analysis, delivering deep-dive insights, and producing financial forecasts, all aligned with regional and area priorities
• May undertake Business Partnering with various cross functional teams, departments, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and prepare business presentations, clearly explaining key insights, recommendations, and strategies to diverse stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Contributes to ad hoc reporting, analysis, and optimization of key financial metrics to support business objectives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work across Segment FP&A and FBP teams informing, analysing, evaluating and questioning business performance
• Support financial variance analysis with efficient and clear communication to key financial & non-financial stakeholders.
• Delivers accurate, timely, and aligned financial scenarios, ensuring transparency on costs, revenues, and profitability across different verticals and segments, while effectively supporting country, area, and regional stakeholders
• Be involved and actively support Regional Finance Senior Team in financial planning and analysis which include budgeting and forecasting.
• Share and ensure local adoption of best practises across Regions, Areas and Countries, including cross- area work assignments, acting as a focal point for regional standardization initiatives
• Actively drive together with the Regional Finance senior members, implementation of a proper FP&A reporting and analysis structure and process across the region, working closely with relevant COE senior members.
• Demonstrates agility and adaptability in dynamic work environments, effectively handling unplanned and unstructured assignments to support evolving business needs
• Proactively seeks opportunities to provide insights, run financial simulations, and develop business acumen to explain drivers of financial performance ( revenue, costs, profit, and EBIT)while acting as a reliable partner to stakeholders.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Masters in finance (CA/ MBA-finance)
• 10+ years of overall experience and 5+ years in FPNA.
• Experience of financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting process
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Working proficiency on tools such as Microsoft Excel, SAP, BI/BW, Power BI