Finance Analyst

We are seeking a process and system driven individual with finance background and an interest in analytics to join our expanding FP&A Budget and Forecast Process team.

In this role, you will report to the FP&A Budget & Forecast Process Owner, providing support to both the Process Owner and the FP&A system owner. Responsibilities include:

• Provide level 1 and 2 support to the finance community 
• Manage monthly system administration tasks
• Perform analysis of forecast and budget submissions for central controls
• Assist with budget/forecast planning, processes and implementation
• Drive and support various projects and process changes
• Contribute to other FP&A activities within the business to drive efficiencies and improvements
• Support ownership of the Cost Centre Process
• Manage business communications - system related updates
• Possess a keen appetite to learn and problem solve

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Knowledge of finance data domains
• ERP system expertise, preferably IFS but also in SAP or Oracle 
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to deliver in a fast paced, transformational environment driving change and continuous improvement with a positive attitude and critical mindset 
• Ability to work under pressure and capable of managing numerous work streams at once
• Ability to show attention to detail while working with large volumes of data
• Highly flexible and collaborative personality with high integrity
• A confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English language
• Experience with Power BI report development is desirable
• University qualification in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent training / proven ability)
• Experience in the IT industry is preferred, but not essential

• Assume ownership of personnel planning and Indirect cost forecast – with a desire to drive FC accuracy and build a complete understanding of any variances between ACT//FCT/BUD 
• Partnership with Market Units and Regional management in tracking their budget, analyzing KPIs, and supporting strategy and key decisions
• Promote data driven decisions by improving current data infrastructure, processes and analytics
• Drive continuous process improvement in reporting, processes and forecasting through automation and enhancement of current tools