Business Analyst/FP&A Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst / FP&A to join our growing finance team.

This role will support the Team Lead in financial analysis, month-end closing activities, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring and management reporting. The position will work closely with the finance and business teams to analyse financial performance, prepare reports and provide accurate financial information to support business decision-making.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in process improvement initiatives, financial projects and other ad hoc analysis assigned by the Team Lead or management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Analysis & Month-End Closing

• Support month-end closing activities and ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• Analyse monthly financial results and actual versus budget/forecast variances.
• Prepare financial reports and management analysis for review by the Team Lead.
• Identify significant variances, trends and unusual movements in financial performance.
• Work closely with accounting and finance teams to clarify financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing monthly management reporting and financial presentations.

2. FP&A / Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
• Assist in preparing regular financial forecasts based on business performance and management assumptions.
• Perform budget versus actual analysis and provide explanations for key variances.
• Assist in financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Monitor business performance against budget and forecast.
• Highlight potential financial risks and opportunities to the Team Lead.

3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Analysis

• Assist in preparing and updating cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor actual cash flow against forecast and analyse significant variances.
• Support analysis of working capital movements and cash flow requirements.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to obtain information required for cash flow forecasting.
• Highlight potential cash flow issues or discrepancies to the Team Lead.

4. Business & Financial Analysis

• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and business insights.
• Prepare reports, presentations and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Assist in evaluating business performance and key financial indicators.
• Work with finance and business stakeholders to gather and validate relevant data.
• Translate financial information into clear and meaningful analysis for internal stakeholders.

5. Reporting & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate financial analysis files, reports and supporting schedules.
• Assist in improving financial reporting processes and reporting templates.
• Support automation and enhancement of financial reporting and analysis where applicable.
• Assist in improving data accuracy, reporting efficiency and financial processes.
• Ensure assigned reports and deliverables are completed accurately and within deadlines.

6. Ad Hoc & Corporate Projects

• Support the Team Lead and management on ad hoc financial analysis and corporate finance projects.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare presentations/reports as required.
• Participate in finance-related process improvement initiatives.
• Support other finance activities and projects assigned by the Team Lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline .
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, management accounting, financial analysis, corporate accounting or a similar finance function.
• Good understanding of month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting .
• Experience in financial analysis and variance analysis .
• Basic to good understanding of cash flow forecasting and working capital .
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills experience with ERP systems and/or BI tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively with finance and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines independently.

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• FP&A
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Month-End Closing
• Variance Analysis
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Excel & Financial Modelling
• Business Acumen
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Process Improvement

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop hands-on experience in FP&A and corporate finance .
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and cash flow management.
• Opportunity to work closely with the Team Lead, finance team and business stakeholders .
• Exposure to HQ-related finance activities and cross-functional projects.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.