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Financial Planning Analyst

Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Planning Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will be a key player in driving the company's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and long-term planning. This role involves conducting in-depth variance analysis, preparing insightful reports for senior management, and identifying key trends and risks. You will act as a crucial business partner, collaborating with various department heads to provide financial guidance and support their decision-making. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced technical skills to analyze data and will proactively seek opportunities to improve and automate financial processes. This position is critical for ensuring the financial health and strategic direction of the organization.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

2. Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

3. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling.

4. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining sophisticated financial models.

5. Strong skills in variance analysis and financial reporting.

6. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

7. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.

8. ACCA certification is mandatory.

Desirable

1. Possession of additional professional certifications such as CPA or CFA.

2. Experience with scripting or query languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for data analysis.

3. Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.

4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective business partnering.

5. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Candidate Applications :

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1. Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field? *

2. Do you possess a current ACCA certification? *

3. Have you created complex financial models for budgeting and forecasting in a professional role? *

4. Do you have experience performing detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast)? *

5. Are you proficient in using advanced functions in Microsoft Excel, such as pivot tables and complex formulas? *

6. Have you collaborated directly with department heads or business leaders to support their financial planning? *