Financial Plan And Analysis Senior Analyst

Skill required: Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Designation: Financial Plan & Analysis Senior Analyst

Qualifications:BCom

Years of Experience:5 to 8 years

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What would you do? The Finance Record-to-Report (R2R) Senior Analyst is a subject-matter expert responsible for delivering high-quality, end-to-end R2R services within a Shared Services environment. The role ensures timely and accurate financial close, strong balance sheet governance, compliance with accounting standards, and insightful financial reporting, while actively supporting process standardisation and transformation. The Senior Analyst operates across a complex systems landscape, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, and Anaplan, and partners closely with Finance Business Partners, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Audit. The role requires confident communication in English at B2 level or higher to operate effectively in a multi-stakeholder, often international environment. Technical & Analytical Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of end-to-end R2R processes. Excellent balance sheet governance and reconciliation discipline. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and explain drivers. Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting and analytics tools is an advantage. Professional & Behavioural High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset. Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage deadlines and pressure during close cycles. Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset. Comfortable working across systems, entities, and geographies. Success Measures (KPIs) On-time and accurate period close Quality and timeliness of balance sheet reconciliations Reduction in post-close adjustments and audit findings Effectiveness of issue resolution and root-cause remediation Contribution to standardisation, automation, and transformation initiatives Stakeholder satisfaction and responsiveness

What are we looking for? Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Experience Relevant years of experience in Record-to-Report / General Ledger / Financial Accounting, ideally within a Shared Services or multi-entity environment. Proven experience owning complex close activities and balance sheet accounts. Strong experience working with ERP systems, including: Microsoft Dynamics 365 SAP and/or Oracle Hands-on experience using Anaplan for reporting, planning, or financial analysis is highly desirable. Experience operating in a controls-driven environment (SOX or equivalent). Audit support experience required. Professional Qualifications (Preferred) Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA) or equivalent. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both written and spoken. Comfortable participating in close calls, stakeholder meetings, audits, and producing financial documentation in English. Continuous Improvement & Transformation Identify and lead opportunities to improve R2R efficiency, quality, and control effectiveness. Support standardisation and harmonisation of R2R processes across entities and regions. Contribute to automation initiatives (e.g., reconciliations, journals, close activities). Support knowledge management through SOPs, desk procedures, and training materials. Act as a mentor and escalation point for R2R Analysts.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Period-End Close & Financial Reporting Lead and perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in line with close calendars and SLAs, including: Journal preparation, posting, and review Accruals, prepayments, allocations, and reclassifications Intercompany accounting and eliminations (as applicable) Fixed asset accounting (capitalisation, depreciation, disposals) Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS / US GAAP / local GAAP, as applicable). Support preparation of financial statements, management reports, and statutory reporting inputs. Balance Sheet Ownership & Governance Own and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring: High-quality substantiation and supporting documentation Timely investigation and clearance of reconciling items Root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues Lead balance sheet reviews with stakeholders and ensure adherence to reconciliation standards and deadlines. Systems & Tools (D365, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan) Act as a senior functional user across multiple finance systems, including: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (primary GL / subledger processing) SAP and/or Oracle (legacy platforms, multi-ERP environments, or regional entities) Anaplan for R2R-related reporting, forecasting support, and performance analysis Support system changes, upgrades, and migrations by: Participating in design discussions from an R2R perspective Executing UAT, validating financial results, and supporting go-live activities Perform root-cause analysis of system or integration issues impacting close or reporting. Controls, Compliance & Audit Ensure strong execution of internal controls across R2R processes (e.g., journal approvals, reconciliations, close controls). Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence in line with SOX or equivalent internal control frameworks. Act as a key contact for internal and external audits; prepare schedules and respond to audit queries. Support remediation of audit findings and embedding of sustainable control improvements. Reporting, Analysis & Stakeholder Support Prepare variance analysis and commentary for P&L and balance sheet movements. Support FP&A and Finance Business Partners with accurate actuals, analysis, and explanations. Respond to ad-hoc reporting and data requests from senior stakeholders. Communicate complex accounting and financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders., BCom