Areeba is seeking a “Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Officer” responsible for supporting the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Key accountabilities include analyzing financial results, identifying performance trends and variances, and providing financial insights to support informed business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and assess changes in business performance.
- Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key variances, trends, and business drivers.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and presentations to management, providing clear insights and recommendations.
- Monitor revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and key financial and operational KPIs.
- Provide financial and operational insights to support business decisions and identify opportunities for improved performance and cost optimization.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and provide decision-support to management as required.
- Collaborate closely with Accounting to ensure accurate month-end reporting and reconciliation of financial results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
- 4–5 years of experience in FP&A or a similar financial analysis position.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
- Experience in the payment industry is a plus.
Do you believe that you have the right skills for the job?
Kindly send your CV to jobs@areeba.com mentioning in the subject “Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Officer”.
