FP&A Analyst

What you will do: Drive the budget & planning process Produce management reports and provide clear explanations for performance variances to support organizational objectives. Analyse variances and explore variances/potential problems with line managers. Support month-end close activities; ensure timely and accurate reporting. Work with budget holders to ensure they understand the financial information and their impact on organization. Develop and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders. Provide all budget holders with up-to-date information in relation to their budgets. Develop and implement solutions to improve efficiency on reporting and processes. Attend and contribute to steering/focus groups; support finance projects (global and local) and ad hoc process improvements. Be open to change and adapt to new ways of delivering business services. What you will need: Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a degree in an analytical discipline preferred. 4+ years’ experience in relevant finance roles within an international, matrix organisation, with first-hand experience in management accounting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting. FMCG experience is preferred, ideally within a branded, product-led, and consumer- or customer-insight-driven environment. Advanced financial analysis and business partnering capabilities, with high proficiency in Excel, SAP, BPC, and BI tools. Ability to simplify complex data sets into clear, actionable insights. Highly organised with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, while maintaining a solid strategic overview across large volumes of information. At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results. What you can expect from us: An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together. Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work. A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, our Charity Committee, and DE&I communities A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension schemes, insurance options, and more… Learning and development opportunities Your voice matters here, we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams. To find out why 33,000 people across the Globe work at Kao please visit: https://candidate-brochure.kao.com/kao-emea/full-view.html https://www.kao.com/emea/en/careers/ Discover careers at Kao and how we live our purpose, Kirei – Making Life Beautiful. https://kao.voyse.io/ Our : https://www.kao.com/emea/en/privacy/ #LI-DT1