JOB PURPOSE

The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in driving financial insight, performance transparency, and decision support across the Group.  The role is accountable for designing and owning flash reporting, delivering executive-level analytics and dashboards, and acting as a commercial thought partner to the Finance Business Partner, Segment CFOs, and Group leadership.  This position goes beyond reporting to actively challenge performance, assumptions, and forecasts, ensuring senior management receives timely, decision-relevant insight aligned with strategic priorities and value creation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Flash Reporting & Performance Management 

• Design, implement and own the Group flash reporting process, delivering timely insights into revenue, margins, cash and critical operational KPIs.

• Ensure flash results are directionally accurate, reconciled post-close, and clearly articulated to senior leadership.

• Lead preparation and continuous improvement of monthly and quarterly business reviews (MBRs/QBRs), focusing on drivers, risks, and corrective actions rather than static variance reporting.

• Develop concise executive commentary suitable for Group ExCo, Board and Audit Committee materials.

2. Financial Planning & Decision Support

• Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes at Group and portfolio levels.

• Build and maintain robust financial models for scenario analysis, investment cases, and strategic initiatives.

• Proactively challenge assumptions, sensitivities, and performance narratives presented by portfolios.

• Provide ad-hoc analytics to support capital allocation, margin improvement, and growth initiatives.

• Support the preparation of executive-level presentations by delivering board-quality insights that emphasize clear storytelling and strategic context, beyond traditional variance analysis.

3. Stakeholder Partnership & Commercial Challenge 

• Act as a trusted analytical partner to Segment CFOs and Finance Business Partners.

• Participate in segment performance reviews, helping leadership understand what is happening, why it is happening and what to do next.

• Elevate the quality of financial insight across the group through coaching, standards, and best practices.

4. Business Analytics, Dashboards & Business Intelligence

• Own the development of executive-level dashboards using Power BI and related analytics tools.

• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that influence decision-making.

• Define KPI logic, data definitions, and performance metrics in partnership with Finance, Strategy, and IT teams.

• Drive automation and data integrity, reducing manual Excel dependency and improving reporting speed and scalability.

5. Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify and implement process improvements in reporting, analytics, and planning.

• Support Finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements and data-model improvements.

• Contribute to the development of Group-wide performance management standards and templates.

• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities in financial analysis and reporting.

JOB COMPETENCIES 

Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly.

Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and ownership.

Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ownership mindset with bias toward action and improvement.

Commercially curious, confident, and willing to challenge constructively.

Comfortable operating with ambiguity and imperfect data.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, Power Query, scenario analysis, advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and PowerPoint.

• Advanced knowledge of Power BI or equivalent BI tools (data modelling, DAX, dashboard design).

• Familiarity with accounting and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

• SQL or data extraction tools.

• Automation mindset (Power Query, APIs, RPA exposure).

• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills.

• Exceptional ability to synthesize data into clear executive narratives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Professional qualification or progress toward ACCA, CPA, or CFA would be an asset.

• Certification in Power BI will be an asset.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, business performance management, or business analytics.

• Experience in a listed company, multinational, or complex group environment strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated exposure to fast close cycles, executive reporting, and senior stakeholder engagement.

• Experience working across multi-entity, multi-currency environments required.

• Experience with ERP-to-BI integration.