Financial Planning Analyst

About the role

The Financial Planning Analyst supports the preparation of financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and management reports by analyzing financial and operational data. The role provides accurate and timely financial insights to help management and business units monitor performance, manage costs, identify risks, and make informed business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Supports the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and financial planning schedules
• Collects and consolidates financial and operational inputs from different business units
• Assists in updating budget and forecast templates based on approved assumptions
• Checks the completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness of submitted financial data
• Maintains organized and updated financial planning files and working papers
• Prepares actual-versus-budget and actual-versus-forecast analysis
• Identifies significant variances, trends, and unusual movements in financial results
• Assists in explaining the possible causes and business impact of variances
• Monitors assigned financial and operational performance indicators
• Supports the preparation of analysis on revenue, expenses, cost efficiency, and other business drivers

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance function
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables, and data consolidation
• Strong numerical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines
• Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity