Financial Planning Analyst - Part-Time

Financial Planning Analyst

Position Summary:

The Financial Planning Analyst supports the Controller in delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and business performance reporting. This role partners closely with finance and

business stakeholders to provide timely financial insights, drive forecasting accuracy, support

strategic decision-making and ensure strong financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and financial plans.

• Consolidate financial inputs from various business units and validate assumptions.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Produce monthly financial reports, dashboards, and performance analyses.

• Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability.

• Investigate financial variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods, providing meaningful

commentary and recommendations.

• Develop ad hoc financial analyses to support business initiatives and management requests.

Business Partnering

• Support the Business Controller in providing financial guidance to sales, operations, supply chain,

and project management teams.

• Assist business stakeholders in understanding financial performance and key value drivers.

Performance Management

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Support initiatives aimed at improving profitability, cost efficiency, and operational performance.

• Monitor business performance against strategic objectives and highlight areas requiring management attention.

Financial Governance & Compliance

• Ensure financial reporting complies with policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities from a financial planning perspective.

• Assist with internal and external audit requirements where applicable.

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting and planning processes.

• Support implementation of finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is an advantage.

• 3–5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, or business controlling, preferably within a multinational manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Experience with SAP ERP and financial planning/reporting tools is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

• Ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights effectively to non-finance stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent communication.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across functions and cultures.

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis

• Planning & Organizing

• Continuous Improvement

• Stakeholder Management

• Integrity & Compliance

• Collaboration

• Results Orientation