Financial Plan & Analysis Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities :

Strategic Financial Planning Support medium-to-long-term financial planning, ensuring alignment with Group FP&A direction and governance.

Provide scenario analysis and risk assessment to inform strategic initiatives.

Support the Finance Business Partner in embedding strategic planning processes and frameworks into the business unit.

Budgeting and Forecasting Support the coordination of budget preparation and forecasting cycles, consolidating inputs from the business and reviewing outputs from The Hub.

Deliver variance analysis and provide commentary with actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

Collaborate with The Hub to ensure financial projections are robust and aligned with strategic objectives.

Financial Analysis and Reporting Conduct and review complex financial analysis, modelling, and investment appraisals.

Deliver insights that support business cases, pricing decisions, and strategic initiatives.

Ensure quality of reporting and commentary, adhering to Group FP&A standards.

Provide clear financial narratives to support decision-making at leadership levels.

 Performance Management Support target setting and KPI tracking for the business unit.

Drive continuous performance monitoring, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Provide analytical support on revenue, cost, margin, and working capital drivers.

Integrated Business Planning Support IBP processes, ensuring financial alignment and integration with operational plans.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial perspectives are embedded in planning cycles.

 Leading and Team Development Mentor and guide Senior Finance Analysts and Analysts, building capability within the FP&A team.

Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.

Support the Finance Business Partner, FP&A Manager, Divisional General Manager in team leadership, planning, and execution of key initiatives.

Drive adoption of FP&A tools and best practices. Develop and maintain financial plans, forecasts, and budgets for the organization's IT services and consulting projects.

Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, providing insights to senior management.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic initiatives that drive business growth and profitability.

Provide expert advice on financial matters to internal stakeholders, including project managers, sales teams, and clients.

Job Requirements :

• Experience in finance from FMCG/Retail/Ecommerce/manufacturing sector or related field with a cross-functional analytical finance skillset, track record of effective leadership experience.
• Analytical, collaborative and data-driven problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced financial / scenario modelling and predictive/advanced analytics.
• Communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Strong background in financial planning and analysis using tools such as Power BI or similar software.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data sets and communicate findings effectively through reports and presentations.