Financial Planning Analyst

Job description

JOB DETAILS / ROLE PURPOSE

 

This role is to provide timely, accurate and detailed forecasted information and support the overall financial planning and controlling processes within the organisation. Proactively support the planning and control process to ensure it fully supports a dynamic business in a continuously changing international marketplace. Drive improvement in systems and processes with a focus on `simplification forever`. Develop processes and analyses as the organisation enters new markets and launches new products.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

 

·  Play an active role in the organisations 3 year financial planning process and liaise with relevant business areas
·  Proactively review and challenge the financial plans and understand key drivers and assumptions
·  Timely and accurate preparation and review of monthly forecasts
·  Analyse actual results to budget/forecast to identify trends, variances, irregularities and performance.
·  Provide clear and concise results from data analysis to deliver key insights on business performance
·  Assist in the preparation of financial presentations and reports to various stakeholders to include senior management and Group Global Office
·  Work closely with the rest of the Planning & Controlling team to prepare, consolidate and submit the annual planning exercise
·  Contribute to driving continuous improvement in the quality of financial analysis and continuous simplification and efficiency in the underlying systems, processes and financial modelling supporting the capture, presentation and understanding of the financial analyisis
·  Maintain and encourage internal communication to facilitate effective flow of information in team, across wider Finance community and across the business community
·  Ensure high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in the preparation of all outputs.

 

 

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

 

Required Experience:

·  At least 3 years` experience in financial planning or budgeting, ideally in a multinational environment
·  Strong financial and analytical skills
·  Proven experience of delivering financial analysis reports under tight deadlines
·  Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
·  Experience of continuous improvement and automation
·  Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage relationships both internally and externally

Required Education/Additional Requirements:

·  Hold a third level degree and a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or ACMA)
·  Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
·  Ability to work effectively within a team environment
·  Ability to work well under pressure
·  High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
·  Capacity to work to strict deadlines on a number of projects, delivering milestones and key deliverables
·  Honesty and Integrity
·  Customer focused

 

69926 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | PG11 | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent

As an equal opportunity employer, Allianz Partners recognizes that our strength lies in our people and we are committed to diversity and inclusivity. So if you would like to be part of a global company that offers international career opportunities, kick-start your career and dare to join us!

 

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