Financial Analyst - Group FP&A

A Financial Analyst plays a vital role within the Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team by driving financial consolidation performance analysis and strategic reporting at the group level. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality insights and board-level reporting to support key decision-making processes. The Financial Analyst will leverage strong FP&A expertise including budgeting forecasting and financial business partnering particularly for corporate and head office functions. The ideal candidate will combine advanced analytical skills with a strategic mindset to enhance financial visibility and contribute to the overall performance of the organization.Group-Level Consolidation & AnalysisConsolidate financial results across business units & geographies to deliver an accurate and timely Group view.Analyze business unit submissions to ensure consistency and integrity of group-wide financials.Identify key performance drivers risks and opportunities at a Group level.Management ReportingPrepare monthly & quarterly financial reports & presentations for Board of Directors & Executive Committee.Develop high-impact management dashboards and variance analyses with narrative insights.Support functional teams in understanding their costs and variancesFinancial Planning & BudgetingContribute to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for Group consolidated financials.Provide planning and analysis support for head office functions (e.g. HR IT Legal Corporate Communications).Track and report performance against plans ensuring early identification of variances and action points.Business PartneringAct as a finance partner to some corporate head office functions supporting cost management project analysis and value creation initiatives.Provide financial input for cross-functional strategic projects and corporate initiatives.Collaborate with business units finance teams to ensure alignment and improve forecasting accuracy.Continuous Improvement & SystemsContribute to the enhancement of FP&A processes models and tools across the Group.Work closely with IT and data teams to streamline financial systems and reporting platforms.Support integration and onboarding of new businesses into group FP&A processes where applicable.Qualifications :Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field; Masters degree or professional certification (CA ACCA CPA CFA CIMA) preferred24 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis financial reporting or a related finance roleStrong knowledge of IFRS and financial consolidationsProficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is an advantageSkilled in budgeting forecasting and financial analysisRemote Work :NoEmployment Type :Full-time#J-18808-Ljbffr