Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

Job description / Role

Our client a big International business within the FMCG industry is looking to hire an ambitious and eager Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant. Your main role is to help develop and maintain a metrics-driven infrastructure to help drive profitability as well as support the continuing growth of the business.

Your responsibilities include but not exclusively:
• Management of the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process;
• Preparing comprehensive financial plans using existing best practices for life stage appropriate recommendations;
• Performing analysis of current and potential client’s investment portfolios, making recommendations with regards to fund selection, investment amount, and risk tolerance;
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Planning & Analysis teams to ensure their full understanding of technology allocations;
• Execute ad-hoc financial/quantitative analysis and various reporting requests in support of business divisions and regional/global teams

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in development, execution, and management of financial planning processes, financial analysis, management reporting and business metrics, preferably from the FMCG industry;
• Strong data analysis skills, financial/business modeling experience is a plus;
• Functional knowledge of financial reporting & accounting systems such as SAP, SAP BI, GPC etc.
• Effective role and written communication skills with a strong ability to efficiently communicate financial results to both financially and non-financially oriented persons;
• Chartered Accountant / CPA or equivalent degree or an MBA in Finance;
• Fluent in English – Written and Verbal;
• Strong organizational and presentation skills

If you think you are qualified and can look forward to these challenges, then apply today!

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.