Posted 6 months ago
Junior Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst
AI Summary
A Junior Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst supports FP&A and accounting functions by preparing budgets/forecasts, conducting variance analysis, and assisting with month-end financial reporting in a growing, cross-functional environment.
About this role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Financial Planning & reporting Analyst to support both FP&A and Accounting/Reporting functions. This role will be involved in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end financial reporting, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and insights.
This is an excellent opportunity for a young finance professional looking to gain hands-on experience across planning, reporting, and core finance processes in a dynamic and growing environment.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
Experience
- 2–3 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, financial reporting, or a related finance role
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel and google sheet skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
- Basic Understanding of BI Tools
- Experience working with ERP or accounting systems is a plus
Communication
- Excellent proficiency in English (written and verbal)
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, hands-on, and eager to learn.
- Detailed Oriented
- Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
FP&A / Planning & Analysis
- Support preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives.
- Analyze actual financial performance versus budget and forecast, identifying and explaining variances.
- Partner with departments to collect inputs, track spending, and provide financial insights.
- Develop and maintain Google sheet and Excel-based financial models to improve forecasting and reporting efficiency.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support management decision-making.
Accounting & Reporting
- Assist in monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
- Support preparation of management reports, including P&L analysis and cost center reporting.
- Assist with account reconciliations, expense reviews, and validation of financial data.
- Ensure proper classification of expenses and consistency between accounting records and FP&A reports.
- Support documentation and improvement of financial reporting processes and controls.
- Preparation and support for documentation related to Shareholders, Government agencies and Audit.
Cross-functional & Process Support
- Ensure smooth communication with all departments for accurate financial tracking and reporting.
Help build and improve financial processes and reporting frameworks from scratch as needed.
Skills
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