Sr FP&A Analyst

Job Description

Primary finance business partner of several functions and business leaders. Leads the budgeting and forecasting processes for the assigned functions.  Analyze financials and engage with various leaders in the organization to discuss financial results, variance analysis and identification of risks, challenges and opportunities.  The person will also be responsible in the utilization of SAC through creation of management reports and other reporting requirements of the stakeholders. 

Major Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnering (80%)

• Analyze the financials (i.e revenue and SG&A) of the assigned functions/business working closely with functional/business leaders to provide explanations on variances, set annual budget and update forecasts.
• Review and analyze financial results during and after the month-end close process and analyse business trends for his/her assigned functions.  
• Identify risks and opportunities through data analytics and recommend action plans.
• Analyze variances and translate those numbers into value adding information to stakeholders.
• Identify issues encountered and ensure resolution in a timely manner.
• Identify efficiencies in the process and optimize engagement with stakeholders.
• Work closely with GBS Site Director, Legal and Government Relations Leader (subject to change per Corp FP&A’s direction) and other functional leaders to discuss financial results.

Management Reporting and Analysis (20%)

• Prepare management reports through business intelligence tools such as SAP, BPC and SAC.
• Review and analyse reports prior publishing or submitting reports identifying significant fluctuations and perform preliminary investigations.
• Reach out to appropriate stakeholder to easily identify the cause of discrepancies and cascade any findings to business finance leaders.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years planning, seasoned budgeting & forecasting skills/experience, solid analytical/data interpretation experience.
• College graduate with degree in Accounting, Finance and/or other advance course (e.g. MBA)
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Advance Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Proficient with SAP/BPC/SAC
• Proficient in the use of English Language
• Demonstrate ability to work with others

Required Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders as the candidate will be presenting to executives.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights,
• The ideal candidate should be someone who can work fairly independently and at a level of maturity that can create relationships with the functional leaders
• Ability to quickly learn business practices and accounting policies
• Organized in handling multiple priorities in a fast paced work environment
• Good cooperation skills and willingness to work in a diversified team
• Confident, and adaptable to change
• Strong business acumen
• Experience with a manufacturing company

Benefits

•  Guaranteed 14th month Pay
• Above-market Retirement Plan Design
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Established Performance Incentive Program
• HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
• Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
• Educational Assistance

Dignified Workplace Commitment: Grace is sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other aspect of their identity. committed to providing a dignified and inclusive work environment for all employees and welcomes and encourages diversity. This means that all employees are entitled to be treated in a respectful, professional, and inclusive manner, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity,