Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst

 

Responsibilities 

• Execute monthly and quarterly forecasting processes for ER&D fixed cost and CapEx across the EMEA region, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission 

• Maintain and update rolling forecasts, budgets, and long-range planning models under the direction of the FP&A Senior Manager 

• Perform variance analysis between actuals, forecast, and prior outlooks, preparing clear summaries of key drivers, risks, and opportunities 

• Support standardization and continuous improvement of FP&A reporting templates, tools, and workflows 

• Coordinate with Business Unit Finance teams and EMEA Controllers to gather inputs, reconcile data, and ensure alignment on allocations and reporting 

• Assist in the development of business cases for new investments, including data gathering, financial modeling, and scenario preparation 

• Build and maintain financial models to support cost analysis, scenario planning, and ad hoc decision-support requests 

• Prepare reporting packages, dashboards, and presentation materials for leadership review (e.g., MBRs, forecast summaries, CapEx tracking) 

• Provide analytical support to ER&D leadership by surfacing trends in cost drivers, headcount, and operational spending 

• Support global allocation processes and ensure accurate cost distribution across regions and business units 

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, controls, and reporting requirements 

• Proactively identify data quality issues and recommend corrective actions 

 

Qualifications 

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Management Accounting 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; CA (Intermediate/Final) or MBA pursuit is a plus 

• Solid financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail 

• Exposure to capital planning processes or business case development preferred 

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and communicate findings clearly 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 

• Experience working in a multi-entity or matrixed organization preferred 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation); familiarity with financial systems (e.g., Oracle ERP, Oracle EPM) and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus 

• Ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, concise outputs for management consumption 

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight timelines