Senior FP&A & GL Analyst

Senior FP&A & GL Analyst

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About the Role

Reporting to the Manager – FP&A, the Senior FP&A Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for global stakeholders. This role is part of a growing global shared services function and offers an opportunity to contribute to process standardization, financial insights, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze financial performance, resolve variances, and support business decision-making through accurate reporting and insights.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and forecasting activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepaid entries in line with accounting standards
• Analyze financial results against forecasts and identify key variances and insights
• Prepare reporting packs and provide data-driven analysis to stakeholders
• Drive standardization and improvement of FP&A processes across regions
• Support transition of new FP&A activities into shared services and document processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve queries and improve workflows
• Maintain KPI reports and support audit requirements
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and efficiency enhancements

What We Are Looking For

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience working in global or shared services environments
• 4–6 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, or shared services finance roles
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience working with ERP and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI, TM1, EPM)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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