Analyst, FP&A

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General Summary

As a Networks FP&A Analyst, you will be part of the Global Finance Center of Excellence, providing a valuable opportunity to contribute to the finance transformation roadmap and to the establishment of standardized financial processes related to Networks spend.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure proactive, timely, and high-quality forecasting, reporting, and analysis of Networks costs in the US, including production, marketing, and research expenses. You will also play a key role in supporting business partners with data-driven insights to enable informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process from an FP&A perspective, including variance analysis with a focus on cost P&L
• Perform detailed reviews of actual spend in collaboration with finance business partners and budget owners
• Summarize key financial insights to support discussions and strategic decision-making
• Assist in the preparation of monthly cost forecasts and ensure accurate updates in financial systems
• Support the annual budget process, including template design and critical review of planning assumptions
• Contribute to the financial evaluation of key initiatives aimed at improving business performance, including business case development and analysis
• Develop actionable insights to enhance business unit and regional profitability
• Deliver accurate, timely, and relevant financial performance reporting
• Interpret and clearly communicate financial results, reports, and analyses to stakeholders
• Continuously review and enhance management information and reporting processes
• Raise questions and provide insights to FP&A colleagues based on data analysis
• Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting related to cost management and governance meetings
• Maintain and improve processes that support financial planning and analysis activities

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within an FP&A function
• CIMA / ACCA qualification or education in progress is preferred
• Solid understanding of forecasting and budgeting processes
• General accounting knowledge
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with the ability to independently manage projects and deliver results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach with high energy and drive
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong affinity for IT and digital finance tools, including EPM systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC/SAC) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI)