Title: Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis
Description:
Job Description:
- Preparing the appropriate templates to prepare the budget for all concerned departments.
- Comply with the approved policy of budgeting regarding the deadlines and the management of the budgeting process.
- Receiving the budget estimates from all the departments of the organization and critically examines them for correctness, accuracy, and completeness.
- Analyzing financial information (e.g., revenues, expenditures, and cash management) to ensure all operations are within budget.
- Review budget requests for approval.
- Forecast future budget needs.
- Ensure department managers meet budget submission deadlines
- Design and implement effective budgeting policies and procedures
- Research, analyze, and prepare ad hoc analyses/reports
- Provide FP&A finance support to the accounting teams related to productivity, demand planning, reporting, and metrics in a timely manner.
- Partner directly with the finance team and central FP&A groups to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews.
- Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights.
- Create presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made.
- Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
Education, Qualifications & Skills:
- BSc/MSc degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field, CMA is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software and statistical packages (e.g. SAP, FIEX knowledge is preferred).
- Proficiency in MS Excel (specifically, advanced formulas, pivot tables and charts).
- Familiarity with forecasting methods and data analysis.
- Excellent presentation & analytical skills.
- Excellent numeracy skills with an attention to detail.
- Knowledge of accounting best practices and regulations.
- Ability to explain budgeting and financial information in plain terms and communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Experience developing financial reports and metrics.
- Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels.
Experience:
- 5 – 7 years of experience in budgeting and / or budget analysis position.
Location: Amman, Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, JO, 11118