Senior Analyst, FP&A

Deliver insightful financial analysis, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. The role partners with business units to provide clear financial visibility and contributes to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes and tools. Key Accountabilities Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the coordination and preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year financial plans aligned to corporate objectives. - Develop, maintain, and enhance detailed financial models supporting planning cycles and scenario analysis. - Consolidate and analyse budget submissions from business units, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with strategic priorities. - Monitor performance against plan and highlight risks and opportunities to the Senior Manager, FP&A. Financial Analysis & Decision Support - Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) to identify business drivers and recommend corrective action. - Deliver analysis supporting strategic initiatives, operational decisions, and cost optimisation programmes. - Support pricing, margin, and product profitability studies to inform commercial decisions. - Act as the single point of contact for trade promotion activity, including pre- and post-evaluation of promotional spend, and control trade spend through timely insight and compliance monitoring. Management Reporting & Insights - Design and deliver accurate, timely financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership and corporate teams. - Support monthly and quarterly business reviews with presentations that translate financial data into actionable insight. - Ensure data integrity and consistency in management reporting through rigorous checks and controls. Business Partnership & Collaboration - Act as a trusted financial advisor to cross-functional teams, providing guidance, challenging assumptions, and ensuring alignment with corporate goals. - Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, HR, and Operations leaders to support their planning needs and drive accountability. - Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as assigned. Systems & Process Improvement - Contribute to enhancing FP&A systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, automation, and reporting accuracy. - Leverage ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) to enable real-time analytics. - Identify and lead process improvement opportunities that streamline workflows and reduce cycle times.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 4 6 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis. Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills. Experience with SAP and Power BI or Tableau is an advantage. Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is preferred.