FP&A Analyst - EMEA
Salute Mission Critical
Salute is seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilities.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong FP&A background, capable of balancing regional needs with enterprise-wide consistency. This role reports to the Head of Finance and will work closely with global and regional stakeholders. A key aspect of this position is the ability to operate within a defined leadership structure, support the broader goals and direction of the global FP&A function, and uphold strong corporate governance practices.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all FP&A activities for EMEA, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Serve as a strategic partner to EMEA business leaders while ensuring alignment with global FP&A priorities, timelines, and corporate governance standards.
- Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and projects.
- Provide proactive insights and guidance to drive financial performance and accountability across the region.
- Collaborate with global FP&A leadership to ensure consistency of reporting, governance, and analysis across all geographies.
- Support and partner closely with the Vice President of Global FP&A to deliver on broader strategic initiatives and ensure cohesive communication and execution across the FP&A organisation Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis.
- Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
- Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making.
- Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Manage the annual budget and rolling forecast processes for EMEA, coordinating inputs across departments and validating key assumptions.
- Perform scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and forward-looking insights to inform planning and business decisions.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and transparency of all financial plans and forecasts.
Reporting & Business Insights
- Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packages with variance analysis and commentary tailored to executive stakeholders.
- Identify performance trends and recommend actionable steps to optimize financial outcomes.
- Monitor key performance indicators and regional drivers to maintain financial discipline.
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
- Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
- Help migrate legacy models and tools into scalable, efficient frameworks.
- Collaborate with IT and global finance systems teams to enhance usage of ERP and business intelligence to.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Working knowledge in financial planning and analysis, investment banking, or a similar role.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- A proven track record of driving process improvements.
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