Financial Planning Analyst

Global Organisation urgently requires a Financial Planning Analyst to join the business on a 6 month plus assignment.  The Financial Planning Analyst  role acts as a link between the enabling function and FP&A team to support financial planning, monitoring and reporting.    Duties of the Financial Planning Analyst:

Assist in evaluation of investment/commercial opportunities and resource allocation decisions

Assist in the development of system tools to provide clear performance measures for business

Drive real accountability for return on investment performance as appropriate

Develop financial knowledge of budget holders and define review processes to support effective prioritisation of investment/spend activities

Support the financial planning processes, which are led by the Financial Planning & Analysis team

Co-ordinate the Forecasting and Business Planning exercises for the business streams to drive proper business strategy through to quantifiable results including accurate market forecasts and management of 3rd party partnerships if applicable

Develop and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge within the assigned areas

Interact regularly with GSF controllers above country, to ensure strong linkage between the global functions and affiliate on financial matters

Challenge and contribute to enhance performance

Co-ordinate and review month-end process for defined functions

Monitor results against forecast/budget and provide accurate, timely financial management information and commentary

Good financial modelling skills

Good commercial understanding

Demonstrated communication skills

Ability to influence/persuade at Senior Management and Leadership team level

Analytical, creative and demonstrated ability to anticipate risks

Delivery-focussed with proven record of performance

Project management experience desirable

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

The Financial Planning Analyst would be a part qualified or newly qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA