Global Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About the project

The IT company Andersen invites a Global Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join the team.

Andersen is a pre-IPO software development company that provides a full cycle of services. For over 19 years, we have been helping enterprises and middle-sized firms transform their businesses by creating effective digital solutions using innovative technologies.

Responsibilities

– Full budgeting and forecasting cycle: annual budget, quarterly re-forecasts, rolling planning.

– Planning together with department heads to achieve corporate goals and implement business unit initiatives.

– Building and maintaining long-term planning models (3–10+ years) for strategic projects and product lines.

– Building P&L models for individual business units and company services.

– Planning and controlling payroll and headcount.

– Managing cost of goods, profitability, and cost efficiency across lines and departments.

– Preparing management reporting and dashboards for top management and the board of directors.

– Financial analysis: identifying trends, plan/fact deviations, problem metrics, and growth points; forming conclusions and recommendations for management.

– Monthly monitoring of financial reporting for accuracy and timely detection of potential errors.

– Proposing changes within the monthly financial closing process and its optimization.

– Developing the goal-setting system (goal tree), KPIs, and operational bonuses based on monthly metrics.

Requirements

– Higher education in finance, economics, applied mathematics, business economics, or related fields.

– 5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst / Controller / Economist / FP&A Specialist, of which at least 2 years in a Lead / Senior / Head role with proven team management experience (2+ people).

– Deep knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis methodologies.

– Proficiency in management accounting, unit economics, P&L / CF / BS models, and margin analysis.

– Cost management, cost control, and optimization of the period-closing processes.

– Advanced Microsoft Excel (complex models, Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX; VBA is an advantage).

– Power BI: dashboard building and data modeling.

– SQL: independently writing queries for analytics.

– Systematic and analytical thinking, attention to detail, ability to see the big picture.

– Responsibility for results, self-discipline, integrity, and thoroughness in work.

– High standards for the quality of work output (reports, models, processes).

– Strong communication skills.

– English proficiency at Intermediate level or higher.

Nice to have

– Additional education (MBA, CFA Level I+, ACCA / DipIFR), Data Analytics / FP&A courses, industry professional development programs.

Why join us

• Andersen cooperates with such businesses as Samsung, Johnson & Johnson, Ryanair, Europcar, TUI, Verivox, Shypple, etc.
• We offer the opportunity to gain experience in developing business relationships with the world's largest brands, as well as large-scale projects using cutting-edge technologies.
• Interesting and high-profile deals, negotiation practice, and communication with C-level people.
• The most important thing that we value in our employees is a commitment to continuous learning. The company supports them in this and gives them access to the best educational platforms, seminars, and practices. In addition, for over 19 years, Andersen has assembled a huge knowledge base and established a robust resource management institution.
• We have been strengthening our expertise since 2007. During this time, we have formed excellent teams with streamlined processes, where you can learn something new from your colleagues every day and enjoy your work.
• We at Andersen have many different ways to grow. You can improve as a specialist or a manager, and all your activities will be decently rewarded.