Senior Financial Planning Specialist

Denodo; La Coruña; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Denodo is seeking a Senior Financial Planning Specialist to support the Finance Manager with planning, budgeting, and control across the organization. You will own forecasting deliverables and serve as a reference for Planning Specialists within the team.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, and HR to drive budgets, track spend, and identify opportunities for cost savings. You will also drive automation of budgeting processes and contribute to strategic planning discussions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting.
• 3–5 years FP&A or corporate planning experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual rolling forecasts with actuals vs. budget analyses.
• Building and maintaining financial and forecast models for allocated areas.
• Analyze historical data and variances to explain drivers and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, HR to support budget prep and cost-saving initiatives.
• Act as a key user for budgeting/forecasting tools and drive process improvements.
• Prepare quantitative analyses and presentations for strategic planning and board meetings.
• Maintain internal controls within financial models and flag deficiencies.
• Support and mentor Planning Specialists in day-to-day activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Planning software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

BA/BS in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Workday

NetSuite

Job description

As a Senior Financial Planning Specialist, you will support the Finance Manager in Planning in organizing, planning, and controlling all financial aspects, contributing to the timely and accurate fulfilment of the company plan and budget under strict internal controls. You will take ownership of key forecasting and reporting deliverables and act as a point of reference for the Planning Specialist(s) within the team.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual rolling forecasts, and reporting on actuals vs. budgeted results, including ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Building and maintaining financial and forecast models for assigned functional areas, ensuring accuracy and a solid understanding of financial reporting and cash flow.
• Analyzing historical data and budget variances, identifying the drivers of departmental metric fluctuations, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Partnering cross-functionally with business units (Sales, Marketing, HR, etc.) to support budget preparation, track spending, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Acting as a key user in the implementation and continuous improvement of the budgeting and forecasting solution, helping to automate and streamline processes.
• Supporting the preparation of quantitative analysis and presentations for strategic planning, special projects, and investor/board meetings.
• Applying and maintaining internal controls within financial models and processes, flagging any potential financial or reporting deficiencies.
• Supporting and guiding Planning Specialists in their day-to-day work, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Desired Skills & Experience

• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate planning, or similar financial roles.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and finance compliance (experience in a Big 4 firm will be a plus).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a high-activity, dynamic environment.
• Solid knowledge of financial systems, planning tools, and budgetary control (experience with Workday and NetSuite will be a plus).
• Good understanding of US GAAP.
• Excellent command of advanced Excel and planning software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a collaborative, global team across different time zones.
• Sympathy with and understanding of the world of Software.
• Fluent/bilingual English (spoken and written)
• Location: A Coruña, Spain