Financial Planning & Analysis - Pakistan

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Associate/Supervising Associate to support PBFA leadership in delivering financial planning, reporting, analytics, and business insights for the Pakistan location. The role emphasizes accurate analysis, dashboarding, and strategic decision support through robust modelling.

The candidate will participate in budgeting cycles, performance reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Talent, and Markets teams, driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• 4–7 years of FP&A, financial reporting, business finance, commercial finance, or financial analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Power BI.
• Experience working with large datasets, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Line PBFA Lead in budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and financial planning activities.
• Develop a strong understanding of the annual FP&A cycle, business drivers, and service line performance metrics.
• Analyze large datasets to provide insights on revenue, profitability, utilization, margins, and other indicators.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, scorecards, and leadership presentations.
• Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning and forecasting.
• Perform variance analysis and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

Excel / Office tools

Data visualization

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis - Pakistan

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Requisition ID: 1730561

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The opportunity

As EY continues to strengthen its Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis (PBFA) capabilities across the MENA region, we are looking for a Senior Associate / Supervising Associate to support the Service Line PBFA Lead in delivering high-quality financial planning, performance reporting, analytics, and business insights.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to contribute to strategic decision-making by providing meaningful financial analysis, reporting, and modelling support. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance visibility, identifying trends, supporting planning cycles, and enabling business leaders to make informed decisions.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the Service Line PBFA Lead in budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and financial planning activities.
• Develop a strong understanding of the annual FP&A cycle, business drivers, and service line performance metrics.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to provide insights on revenue, profitability, utilization, margins, and other key business indicators.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, scorecards, and presentations for leadership review.
• Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, forecasting, and strategic business decisions.
• Perform variance analysis and identify key trends, risks, and opportunities impacting financial performance.
• Support ad-hoc reporting and analytical requirements across the service line.
• Collaborate with Finance, Experience Management, Talent, Markets, and GDS teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, reporting enhancements, and automation opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for financial analysis, reporting, and modelling requests within the business.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and derive meaningful insights.
• Advanced financial modelling and business analysis capabilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial information into business recommendations.
• Proactive, curious, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Hold a professional accounting or finance qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CMA, or CIMA.
• Have experience within a professional services, consulting, or multinational environment.
• Possess strong knowledge of Power BI and data visualization tools.
• Have exposure to automation, AI-enabled reporting, and advanced analytics solutions.
• Demonstrate experience supporting senior stakeholders through financial performance reporting and strategic analysis.

What we look for

We’re looking for highly motivated finance professionals who are passionate about turning data into insights and enabling better business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical finance skills with commercial awareness, stakeholder management capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial reporting, business finance, commercial finance, or financial analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Power BI.
• Experience working with large datasets, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

What we offer you

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