Financial Planning & Analysis Expert

Job Purpose

Financial Planning & Analysis Expert role is to support in managing the financial forecasting, generate reports and conducting variance analysis. The role serves as a critical link between the company's strategic goals and its operational performance, providing insights to ensure the company's financial health and sustainability, while also identifying opportunities for growth and improvements.

Job Description

Bespineers Conduct    

• Adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Handle conflicts in a professional and constructive manner. 
• Aim for high-quality work and continuously look for ways to improve.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude, such as accepting feedback politely and remaining calm and professional when faced with challenges, to contribute to a more productive and pleasant work environment.
• Work as part of a team, be willing to help others, communicate effectively and be willing to adapt to reach team goals
• Act as role models, demonstrating Bespin Motto, behaviors, and ethics that Bespin aspires to uphold.

Financial Reporting and Analysis    

• Administrate the forecasting process by working closely with various departments to collect, analyze and summarize financial information.
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, clearly summarizing financial trends and performance.
• Create dashboards and ad-hoc analyses as needed.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial insights and analysis. Assist in identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Support in the development of the company's strategic plan and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop complex financial models to support decision making related to complex business issues.
• Prepare financial reports to company executives to provide an insight on the company's financial status and prospects.

Forecasting and Budgeting    

• Support in managing the annual budgeting process and coordinate with various departments to understand their budget needs and constraints.
• Collaborate with different functional teams to streamline financial processes and provide decision support.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
• Compare actual financial results to budgeted or forecasted results and analyze differences to understand trends and potential risks or opportunities.

Compliance and Risk Management    

• Identify potential risks to the company, including financial, operational and cash positions.
  
  
  NOTE: This position will be hired by a third-party, our offshore center in Beirut, Lebanon.

Job Specification

Education    

• Bachelor’s Degree of Finance, Accounting or any related field

Professional Certifications    

• Chartered Financial Analyst (Preferred)

Knowledge    

• Excel modelling
• Financial modelling, planning & budgeting
• Financial software and databases: Oracle Hyperion, SAP, Financial Force, Power BI knowledge is a plus
• Strong understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.