Financial Analyst 5- FP&A

GP Strategies is recruiting an FP&A Analyst. The FP&A Analyst position will work closely with the Divisional Controller, while also developing a close working relationship with Leadership in the Operational service line. 

This position will be responsible for driving the annual budget and monthly forecast processes, financial reporting, variance analysis, and drafting and coordinating analytical reports to senior leadership.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, including periodical updates of the same as required 
• Measure and analyze financial performance
• Analyze/ troubleshoot EUB and AR
• Review income statement data and adjustments for accuracy and validity
• Meets all scheduled monthly/ quarterly/ yearly closing deadlines 
• Review of account reconciliation and raise any queries/ concerns with relevant parties
• Comparing historical results against budgets and forecasts, and performing variance analysis to explain differences in performance and make appropriate recommendations
• Creating, updating, and maintaining financial models and detailed forecasts
• Collects, interprets, and summarizes financial data in order to respond to internal and external customer inquiries.
• Provide advice and support to business operations in examining and evaluating cost efficiency
• Provides financial audit support, as needed
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with both internal and external customers

Key Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum 5 years of relevant professional work experience in similar role, preferably in the service industry
• Highly analytical, with ability to solve complex problems, and a high level of commercial acumen
  Proficient in MS Office Applications, especially high proficiency in MS excel (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, tables and graph production) and PowerPoint. Power BI experience is a plus. 
• Ability to work independently and under high pressure
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• A team player who is able to work well with all levels
• Oracle cloud ERP experience is preferred