Fp&A Senior Analyst

We're the world's leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.Why this job is importantAt Kantar, we believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. As a world leading company, we are committed to excellence, and our FP&A team plays a crucial role in shaping the financial future of our organisation. If you are passionate about finance, possess exceptional analytical skills, and thrive in a dynamic work setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.As a FP&A Senior Analyst, you will be at the forefront of driving financial planning and strategic decision-making within our organisation. Your responsibilities will include:What you'll be doingDevelopment and Execution of Financial Plans : Lead the development and execution of the revenue plan, workforce plan, and capital plan in collaboration with various business teams. Your insights will contribute to the overall financial health and success of our organization.Collaborative Forecasting: Work closely with business units to create a comprehensive forecast, providing timely insights to address performance shortfalls or capitalise on emerging opportunities. Your analytical skills will be pivotal in shaping our business strategy.Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor and analyse plan vs. forecast performance, offering valuable financial insights. Collaborate with the Business Partnering team for consistent and rigorous financial modelling and commercial analysis, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.Management Accounts Review: Review monthly management accounts and country/division reporting packs, ensuring precision in financial reporting. Your attention to detail will play a crucial role in maintaining financial integrity.Cashflow Forecasting: Prepare and review cashflow forecasts, leading reviews with Group Treasury and other relevant teams, including Genpact. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring our financial stability and liquidity.Variance Analysis and Improvement Opportunities: Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, contributing to our commitment to continuous enhancement and efficiency.Collaboration with Business Partners: Collaborate with Business Partners to identify and assess opportunities for process improvements and corrective actions. Your proactive approach will contribute to the overall optimization of our financial processes.The skills & experience needed as FP&A Senior AnalystTo thrive in this role, you should possess:Proven experience in a similar role within a Global Business Services (GBS) organization.Exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel (knowledge of Power Query preferred).A high level of accuracy in handling financial and statistical data.The ability to extract meaningful insights from detailed data for management attention.Willingness to work flexibly across geographic time zones during peak periods, such as the end of financial periods.Fluency in English (written and spoken).What's in it for youUp to 25 days off, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteeringMeal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and moreCountryPortugal We're the world's leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.Job DetailsWhy this job is importantAt Kantar, we believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. As a world leading company, we are committed to excellence, and our FP&A team plays a crucial role in shaping the financial future of our organisation. If you are passionate about finance, possess exceptional analytical skills, and thrive in a dynamic work setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.As a FP&A Senior Analyst, you will be at the forefront of driving financial planning and strategic decision-making within our organisation. Your responsibilities will include:What you'll be doingDevelopment and Execution of Financial Plans : Lead the development and execution of the revenue plan, workforce plan, and capital plan in collaboration with various business teams. Your insights will contribute to the overall financial health and success of our organization.Collaborative Forecasting: Work closely with business units to create a comprehensive forecast, providing timely insights to address performance shortfalls or capitalise on emerging opportunities. Your analytical skills will be pivotal in shaping our business strategy.Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor and analyse plan vs. forecast performance, offering valuable financial insights. Collaborate with the Business Partnering team for consistent and rigorous financial modelling and commercial analysis, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.Management Accounts Review: Review monthly management accounts and country/division reporting packs, ensuring precision in financial reporting. Your attention to detail will play a crucial role in maintaining financial integrity.Cashflow Forecasting: Prepare and review cashflow forecasts, leading reviews with Group Treasury and other relevant teams, including Genpact. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring our financial stability and liquidity.Variance Analysis and Improvement Opportunities: Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, contributing to our commitment to continuous enhancement and efficiency.Collaboration with Business Partners: Collaborate with Business Partners to identify and assess opportunities for process improvements and corrective actions. Your proactive approach will contribute to the overall optimization of our financial processes.The skills & experience needed as FP&A Senior AnalystTo thrive in this role, you should possess:Proven experience in a similar role within a Global Business Services (GBS) organization.Exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel (knowledge of Power Query preferred).A high level of accuracy in handling financial and statistical data.The ability to extract meaningful insights from detailed data for management attention.Willingness to work flexibly across geographic time zones during peak periods, such as the end of financial periods.Fluency in English (written and spoken).What's in it for youUp to 25 days off, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteeringMeal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and moreCountryPortugal Why join Kantar?We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.About Us KANTAR Kantar is the world's leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar's 25000 people help the world's leading organisations succeed and grow.#J-18808-Ljbffr