Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

VISMAY INTERNATIONAL CORP.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

VISMAY INTERNATIONAL CORP. is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations.

You will analyze financial and operational data, prepare reports, monitor budget performance, and identify trends and variances to guide business decisions. Collaboration across departments is essential to improve cost efficiency and achieve financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis skills with focus on budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to analyze variance and trends to support business decisions.
• Proficiency in consolidating financial data across units and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and business plans with relevant departments.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data from multiple units and operating companies.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts; explain variances.
• Prepare variance analyses and highlight significant differences from forecasts.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, gross profit, and operating costs.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and performance presentations.
• Support financial modeling and scenario analysis for cost-saving initiatives.
• Review departmental expenses for unusual spending and potential improvements.
• Coordinate with Accounting to validate financial data used in reports.
• Work with Sales and Operations to understand performance and cost drivers.
• Assist in cash flow projections and other financial forecasts as required.
• Analyze performance of stores, product categories, and business units.
• Maintain financial models, templates, and reporting files for accuracy.
• Support presentations and financial reports for management decisions.
• Identify risks and issues and recommend actions based on analysis.
• Assist in improving planning processes and data consolidation procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of financial information.

Job description

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities. The role analyzes financial and operational data, prepares reports, monitors budget performance, and identifies trends and variances to support business decisions. The FP&A Analyst works closely with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Operations, and other departments to provide accurate financial insights, improve cost efficiency, and support the achievement of the company's financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and business plans in coordination with relevant departments.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data from different business units, departments, and operating companies.
• Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets, forecasts, and targets.
• Prepare variance analyses and explain significant differences between actual results and budgeted or projected figures.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, gross profit, operating costs, and other key financial indicators.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial summaries, dashboards, and performance presentations.
• Support financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate business plans, cost-saving initiatives, and operational decisions.
• Review departmental expenses and identify unusual spending patterns, cost overruns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with Accounting to obtain and validate financial data used in reports and analyses.
• Work with Sales and Operations teams to understand business performance, revenue trends, and operational cost drivers.
• Assist in preparing cash flow projections and other financial forecasts as required.
• Analyze the financial performance of stores, product categories, business units, and other operational segments.
• Maintain and update financial models, budget templates, and reporting files to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Support the preparation of presentations and financial reports for management review and decision-making.
• Identify trends, risks, and potential financial issues and recommend appropriate actions based on analysis.
• Assist in improving financial planning processes, reporting templates, and data consolidation procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of financial information and reports.
• Perform other finance-related analysis and reporting tasks as assigned by the FP&A Supervisor or Manager.