This role provides planning and forecasting support to the Planning & Forecasting Lead or in-market Finance Director (FD). The analyst will own the preparation of annual business plans and monthly forecasts, while delivering actionable financial insights through modelling and performance reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the market in preparing monthly commercial forecasts (CMF), Annual Business Planning (ABP), Standards Setting (FLIP), and ad-hoc analytical tasks.
- Prepare and consolidate Sales, CoGS, A&P, OPEX (full P&L) and Cash Flow forecasts on a monthly and annual basis.
- Develop, update, and maintain financial models to generate accurate monthly and quarterly projections in line with the CCC (Close, Control & Compliance) process.
- Perform variance and trend analysis, explaining performance deviations vs Actuals, ABP, Last Year (LY), and prior forecasts, including balance sheet movements.
- Provide clear business commentary, highlighting financial risks, root causes, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Manage and submit forecasts into BISON, and lead the annual cost FLIP process.
- Prepare internal management performance reports (MPR) and executive-level insights for leadership.
- Partner cross-functionally in a matrix environment, ensuring forecast accuracy, deadline adherence, and stakeholder alignment.
- Uphold strong financial governance and internal controls, ensuring compliance with global processes and best-practice standards.
- Act as a trusted finance support point for the market with a customer-centric mindset and solution-driven approach.
Why You
Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accountancy, Business, Economics, , or related disciplines.
- 35 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial forecasting, finance analytics, or business finance partnering.
- Exposure supporting E-commerce or digital sales business models is highly advantageous.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in FMCG finance, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering (FBP/FBP Analyst/FBP).
- Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into business insights and decisions.
- Advanced Excel financial modelling skills, including automation and use of complex formulas.
- Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasting and analysis.
- Strong analytical thinking, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building in a matrix organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including structured financial commentary and reporting.
- Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and meet critical deadlines with integrity and professionalism.
- Strong customer service, active listening, and problem-solving mindset.
