Financial Planning Analyst

About Griffith Foods

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts and long-range business plans.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare variance and trend reports.
• Provide insights for decision-making and profitability improvement.
• Build and maintain financial models.
• Gather data and validate assumptions with cross-functional teams.
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.
• Improve financial processes, tools and reporting standards for accuracy, efficiency and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in finance and financial planning, and ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Advanced analytical skills, including data analysis, variance analysis and performance metrics.
• Experience with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.
• Financial modeling skills for scenario analysis and business planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.
• CFA, CPA or CIMA certifications are advantageous.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills; ERP and BI experience is preferred.
• Clear communication, collaboration, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant experience in financial planning, analysis or corporate finance; food, FMCG or manufacturing experience is ideal.