Senior Financial Planning Analyst - Regional Cross Border Commercial

What you'll do

Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities (e.g. orders, GMV, take rate, P&L, etc.)
• Collaborate with business partners to gather inputs and assumptions for monthly budgets and ad hoc forecasts
• Consolidate and analyse financial data to provide accurate and reliable forecasts
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health and performance against targets 

Business Performance Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of topline, revenue, cost, and margin trends to identify drivers and areas for improvement
• Evaluate pricing strategies, customer acquisition costs, and promotional activities to optimise profitability
• Provide insights on business trends, industry benchmarks, and competitive landscape to support strategic decision-making

Financial Reporting and Insights:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management
• Provide insightful commentary and analysis on financial results, highlighting key trends and business drivers
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with various departments to ensure alignment of financial goals with operational objectives
• Work closely with the regional FP&A and Group finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolve any discrepancies
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop and track key financial metrics, targets, and initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Proven experience (Min 3 years) in financial/business planning and analysis, preferably in the e-commerce or related industries
• Fast learner, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint tools. SQL is preferrable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment