Senior Financial Planning Analyst

NATURE & SCOPEThe main functions of this position are:Budget & Cost Control.Financial Analysis.Financial Operations.JOB DETAILSDivision: Finance Group:REPORTS TO: FP&A Manager (100%)LIAISE/COOPERATE WITH: Internal: Functional Departments.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES Budgeting/Cost Control/Financial Analysis & Reporting: Reviewing key project costs and monthly budget reportsReviewing purchase requests for budget availability and cost control.Assisting and building purposeful excel analysis and reporting.Assisting in preparation of cost forecasts, in collaboration with departments / functions (including setting up formats / templates).Other Tasks:Supporting the manager in ad-hoc financial analysis or reporting tasks.Supporting the manager in accounting reconciliations, where required.Preparation of power-point presentations, where required.Assist in detailed process documentations for cost control and reporting.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEEssential Education and/or Qualifications:Required bachelor’s degree majoring in Finance or Accounting.Desired Education and/or Qualifications:Required bachelor’s degree majoring in Finance or Accounting.FMVA Certification.SOCPA registration.Minimum Years of Experience in Similar Job Role3-4 MINIMUM YEARS SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS:Good interpersonal and communication skills to develop and manage strong working.relationships across the whole company and with external 3rd parties.Understanding of accounting principles & financial statements.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent organizing ability & time management.Experience in using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Fluency in written and spoken English is a necessity.