Financial Planning Analyst

Profile Summary

Strategic and analytical finance professional with extensive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls within medium-sized large enterprises. Proven ability to enhance financial transparency, optimize planning cycles, and implement effective internal control frameworks that ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Brings a hands-on approach to financial management, with deep expertise in aligning financial strategy with business objectives, improving decision-making processes, and strengthening operational efficiency. Adept in ERP systems (SAP, Macola, etc.), business intelligence tools, and advanced Excel modeling. Known for a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward financial integrity and performance improvement. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and stimulating work environment, where you can grow your skills and contribute to the success of our company.

This position reports to the CFO.

Key Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Business Performance Reporting

• Scenario Modelling & Cost Optimization

• ERP Systems & Financial Process Improvement

• Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Professional Objective

To contribute your own expertise in FP&A and internal control to a growth-focused, medium-sized organization by enhancing financial performance, ensuring robust internal governance, and supporting strategic initiatives through data-driven insights and efficient financial processes.

Main Accountabilities

• Develop and implement planning and forecast processes including tools and reporting with the units.
• Overseas and support the planning and forecasting process on an ongoing basis.
• Perform analyses of business performance vs budget and forecast and propose improvement actions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve an effective assurance framework to manage key strategic, operation, financial and compliance risks.
• Ensure processes and controls are designed and implemented in line with CFO and business units’ requirements.
• Support and monitor timely execution of all internal control activities (process walkthroughs, management testing, quarterly confirmations, and deficiency assessments) as well as audit reviews with the business units.
• Support the remediation of any control issues, ensuring the root cause analysis, action plans, financial impact assessment, and quality of remediations are done properly and timely.
• Consult with the external Auditors and support the preparation and execution of the audit process and deliverables. Support units in maintaining proper audit trail and documentation.
• Enhance the level of transparency, knowledge, and maturity in the business units regarding risk, controls, planning, and forecasting.
• Support accounting and reporting on the holding company transactions and results.
• Drive and support initiatives and projects in Finance to drive efficiency and quality.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, Internal Controls, Financial Audits, Risk Management, Compliance or Assurance
• Work experience in an accounting / audit firm is an advantage.
• Professional qualification equivalent to CPA, ACCA. An additional CIA or CISA qualification is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks and international accounting standards, such as US GAAP.
• Good business knowledge, hands on working attitude and experience in Finance Planning and Internal Control Improvements
• Understanding of ERP systems, preferably Macola
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), French is an advantage.
• Committed to developing and embedding best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work in the US.