Gallop Research - Group Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (5-9 yrs)

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Group FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial analysis, supporting both short-term and long-term forecasting processes, and ensuring data quality across various financial systems. If you're ready to be a catalyst for our transformation and passionate for streamlining reporting and enhancing financial processes, we invite you to join our dynamic team!

Key Responsibilities

- Net Sales Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of the latest outlook for net sales, challenging regional submissions to ensure accuracy and reliability.

- Sales Outlook Meetings Preparation: Support the preparation of sales LO (Latest Outlook) meetings, including the creation of detailed presentation decks.

- Mid-Range Plan (MRP) Analysis: Support the analysis of the Mid-Range Plan, including variance analysis against the previous year's plan, and assist in the submission process within PBCS.

- Data Collection and Quality Assurance: Collect financial data from the markets, ensuring high standards of data quality and integrity.

- Forecasting Support: Aid in the development and maintenance of short-term and long-term financial forecasts, providing recommendations based on analysis.

- Variance Analysis: Perform variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement, providing actionable insights to management.

- Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as required to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within a corporate environment, ideally from a Cosmetic, Consumer Goods, or Pharma-related company.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

- Proficiency in financial software and tools, particularly MS excel.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a multinational team environment and manage multiple priorities.