HCM - Senior Financial Planning & Forecasting Analyst

JOB BRIEF: 

A Commercial Senior Finance Analyst plays a critical role in driving business performance by delivering insightful financial analysis, ensuring accurate planning and reporting, and providing hands-on technical guidance to junior analysts, support and help with other tasks assigned by Senior Finance Manager and Finance Controller. The role requires mastery of core FP&A functions and the ability to train and coach new team members on technical and analytical skills. 

JOB RELATION: 

1. Direct superior: Financial Supervisor and Senior Finance Manager 

2. Direct reports: Senior Finance Manager 

3. Major internal communication: Commercial and other departments. 

4. Major external communications: N/A 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: 

1. Financial analysis and business partnering (55%): 

• Analyze financial reports related to revenue, costs, and profitability, comparing them with past performance, budget targets, and current market trends to provide insights and support business decisions. 

• Establish and set KPIs for the commercial team to drive performance, ensuring alignment with business goals. 

• Review current performance metrics, collaborate with the commercial head to identify actions, run scenarios, and provide recommendations to achieve KPIs. 

• Develop financial model and feasibility study to provide recommendations and advice for business projects 

• Calculate and manage the optimal buying plan to ensure healthy stock coverage each month while achieving KPIs. 

• Work closely with the sales team to define sales pricing and discount strategies, while supporting the standardization of pricing schemes. 

• Support commercial teams’ promotion scheme for special events, stimulate P&L and evaluate scheme performance 

2. Financial budgeting (15%) 

• Develop and manage the annual budget for the organization, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals and objectives 

• Identify and implement cost-saving measures and efficiencies to optimize the financial resources of the organization 

• Collaborate with department heads to plan, review and analyze departmental budgets, providing guidance and support in financial decision-making 

3. Technical excellence and Training (15%) 

• Act as the go-to expert on financial modeling, Excel-based automation, and business performance tools. 

• Develop and deliver onboarding programs for junior finance analysts, including training materials, templates, and hands-on coaching 

• Provide technical support and peer reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement in reporting and analysis practices 

4. Special projects and Other tasks assigned by direct supervisor/manager/Director (15%)