Senior Analyst FP&A

Description Overview

As the Senior FP&A Analyst within the Central and East Cluster, you will support the cluster and market leadership teams by delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. This role is key to enabling data-driven decision-making through strong collaboration with Finance Business Partners and effective use of data analytics tools such as Power BI and EPM. You will report directly to the Cluster FP&A Manager.

Scope of the Role

• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly management reports, including key financial indicators and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and standardized assumptions.
• Participation in the monthly closing process, working with Accounting Service Center to ensure close is in line with expectations.
• Coordination and preparation of cluster Long Range Planning, budget, forecasts for P&L, Cash Flow and Capex. Collaborate with Market Finance Business Partners to ensure deadlines are met and central assumptions used.
• Manage and reconcile data from multiple sources (e.g., ERP systems, Excel models, databases) to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Support Risks & Opportunities (R&O) reporting using EPM and analytics tools.
• Collaborate with Market Finance Business Partners to ensure timely and accurate submissions aligned with central assumptions.
• Play a pivotal role in supporting and developing tools, reporting, and analysis for the rollout of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) across the cluster.
• Maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize financial performance and KPIs.
• Promote the use of digital tools and automation to improve reporting efficiency and insight generation.
• Partner with the Finance Director and cluster leadership to provide data-backed insights that support strategic and operational decisions.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business analysis, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Power BI (including DAX and Power Query), Microsoft Excel, and financial planning tools (e.g., EPM, SAP, Oracle).
• Experience working with and integrating multiple data sources for reporting and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions and geographies.
• Experience in the Consumer Health or FMCG industry is a plus.