A Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) professional is responsible for analysing an organization s financial performance and providing strategic insights to support business decisionmaking. This role involves preparing budgets forecasts and financial reports as well as conducting variance analysis to monitor performance against targets. FP&A professionals collaborate closely with various departments to gather data evaluate financial risks and opportunities and develop models that guide longterm planning and investment strategies. Their work plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and efficiency of the organization helping leadership make informed and datadriven decisions.
Responsibilities:
Budgeting Creating detailed financial plans that outline expected revenues and expenses.
Forecasting Projecting future financial outcomes based on current trends and historical data.
Financial Reporting Analysing and presenting financial data to management to support strategic decisions.
Variance Analysis Comparing actual results with budgets/forecasts to understand deviations and their causes.
Strategic Support Assisting in decisionmaking by evaluating financial implications of business strategies and investments.
Scenario Planning Assessing different business scenarios (e.g. best case worst case) to prepare for uncertainty.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in financial Accounting or related field; advanced degree preferred.
A master s degree or professional certifications (ACCA CPA CMA CFA) is a must.
Hospitality sector experience is required
Proven experience (5 years) in financial analysis accounting or corporate finance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions pivot tables etc.).
Experience with ERP systems (SAP Oracle).
Familiarity with financial planning tools and BI software (Power BI Tableau).
Strong capability in interpreting financial data identifying trends and developing forecasts.
Strong writing and presentation skills.
Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
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