Financial Planning Analyst

The FP&A professional will support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities. The role involves partnering with business stakeholders to provide insights, track financial performance, and support strategic decision-making in line with BDOs business objectives

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual budgets and forecasts
• Good understanding accounting Provisions/Prepaid entries, basic accounting knowledge
• Perform monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget/Forecast) and provide clear commentary
• Develop and maintain management monthly reports for leadership review
• Analyse revenue, cost, margin, and headcount trends across business units/projects
• Support month-end close activities from an FP&A perspective
• Work closely with business partners to understand drivers and highlight risks/opportunities
• Assist in product pricing analysis, and cost optimization initiatives on product-based P&L.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests and partner queries
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal controls and policies.

Key Skills & Competencies

• 2-4 years of Experience
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting, actual analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, financial models)
• Good understanding of P&L, cost structures, and financial statements
• Strong communication skills to present reports in front on management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience in professional services, consulting, or financial services industry
• Exposure to stakeholder management
• Experience working with large datasets and complex financial reporting.