Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Prime System Solutions; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to lead budgeting and forecasting cycles. The ideal candidate will analyze financial performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic decisions. Requirements include 7–8 years of experience in financial analysis, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or a related field, and strong skills in financial modeling and data analysis. The position is based in Lahore or Islamabad with onsite timings from 8 AM-5 PM EST.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and advanced Excel.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting tools.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, or CA finalist.
• Experience in a fast-paced or multinational environment.
• Familiarity with automation and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles.
• Conduct variance analysis and financial modeling.
• Prepare and present management reports for senior leadership.
• Evaluate financial performance by tracking KPIs.
• Support investment decisions through ROI analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial data.
• Recommend process improvements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CFA/ACCA/CPA/CA finalist

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

Job Title:Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Timings:8 AM-5 PM EST (Onsite)

Location: Lahore / Islamabad

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst with 7–8 years of proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision support. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Conduct variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present management reports, dashboards, and financial insights for senior leadership.
• Evaluate financial performance by tracking KPIs and identifying areas for improvement.
• Support investment decisions through ROI analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and scenario modeling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, HR, etc.) to align financial plans with organizational strategy.
• Ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial data, supporting audits when required.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 7–8 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Power BI).
• Ability to analyze large datasets and summarize insights clearly.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and analytical mindset.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, or CA finalist.
• Experience in a fast-paced or multinational environment.
• Familiarity with automation and data visualization tools.