Regional Planning Analyst

The Regional Finance Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple countries in the region. This position works closely with country finance teams, regional leadership, and other departments to provide accurate and insightful financial information that supports effective decision-making. It’s an excellent opportunity to develop regional exposure, strengthen analytical skills, and contribute to the company’s overall growth and success.Key responsibilities:Financial Reporting & ConsolidationPrepare, consolidate, and analyse regional financial performance reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual), providing actionable insights to management.Planning & ForecastingSupport the regional long-term planning and forecasting process, including P&L and cash flow projections, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic priorities.Country Finance SupportPartner with country finance teams to develop accurate budgets and forecasts, ensuring consistency with regional and global objectives.Business Insight & AnalysisPrepare Board Packs and management presentations and deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support the CFO/CEO in understanding performance, key trends, and emerging business issues.Budget ManagementCollaborate with regional department heads to plan and manage regional office budgets efficiently, monitoring variances and identifying opportunities for optimization.Business Case & Investment ReviewEvaluate country business proposals, capital investments, and new contracts to ensure alignment with financial, commercial, and strategic objectives.Strategic ProjectsContribute to strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, providing financial insights on valuation, due diligence, and post-merger integration.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline.2–4 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), audit or related areas.Strong analytical mindset with curiosity and initiative to explore financial data and uncover business insights.Prior experience in an MNC environment preferred. Industry background is not essential but an eagerness to learn the business is key.Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across countries and cultures.Comfortable working under pressure and managing tight deadlines.Confident in presenting findings and engaging with senior leaders.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is essential.Experience with TM1 (Planning Analytics) is a major plus.Looking for candidates who are available to join immediately.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via this LinkedIn post.