FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYST MANAGER (SNR) / UP TO $9K

As the Senior Manager / Manager, FP&A, play a key role in supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities. This role requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional who can provide actionable insights to drive business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of discrepancies. 
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.

Reporting & Presentation

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to track business performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support the preparation of board and investor presentations.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with various departments to understand their financial needs and provide analytical support.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Partner with business units to evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives and projects.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency. 
• Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis to enhance accuracy and relevance of financial data.
• Leverage technology and tools to automate reporting and analysis tasks.

Ad-Hoc Analysis

• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling to support business decisions.
• Assist in evaluating potential investments, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA are a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the payments, fintech, or technology sectors.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.