Finance Business Analyst - FP&A

Job DescriptionFinance Business Analyst supports the FP&A Lead by delivering high-quality financial analysis, forecasting support, reporting, and business insights that enable effective decision-making within the Human Health division.This role is primarily focused on execution, analytics, coordination, and operational finance support. The successful candidate will help business stakeholders make informed decisions while ensuring data accuracy, transparency, compliance, and strong financial discipline.Key Responsibilities:Financial Planning, Forecasting & EstimatesSupport monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and expense forecasting for Romania-Moldova.Collect, consolidate, and validate financial inputs from business units, brand teams, and other functions.Support forecast updates, including assumptions, phasing, and collection of risks & opportunities.Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses as requested by the FP&A Lead.Build and maintain financial models required to support forecasting and planning activities, where not already available.Reporting & Performance AnalysisPrepare regular management reports for local business stakeholders and the FP&A Lead.Deliver business unit expense reporting and track actuals versus budget and forecast.Perform variance analysis and explain key performance drivers.Support the preparation of subsidiary reporting packages for regional and above-market finance teams.Contribute to the accuracy and consistency of financial KPIs.Business Partnering & CoordinationAct as the day-to-day finance contact for assigned business units and departments.Coordinate forecasting cycles with brand managers, department heads, and regional FP&A teams.Support business presentations with financial analyses, slides, and commentary.Ensure financial consistency across BU submissions and alignment with guidance.Contribute to the onboarding of new stakeholders into FP&A processes.Provide ongoing support to internal stakeholders to improve understanding of financial performance and key finance topics.Month-End Close & Data QualityCoordinate period-end activities with Accounting and Controlling teams.Support completeness checks, variance explanations, and analytical review of month-end results.Perform internal self-checks and support posting corrections where required, under guidance.Ensure integrity and consistency between actuals, forecasts, and reports.Financial Processes, Ad Hoc Analysis & Continuous ImprovementSupport day-to-day financial processes and data administration to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant financial outputs.Contribute to maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to internal finance processes and documentation standards.Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and insights to support the FP&A Lead, Managing Director, and business stakeholders.Support continuous improvement of financial reporting, planning processes, and analytical tools.Contribute to best practices in financial analysis, reporting quality, and financial storytelling.Maintain data integrity across systems and processes.Audit & Compliance SupportSupport internal and external audits from a business finance perspective.Prepare analytical explanations, reconciliations, and documentation as requested.Qualifications & Experience:EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration.Experience3–5 years of experience in FP&A, controlling, or business finance.Experience in a multinational or matrix organization is preferred.Technical SkillsStrong financial analysis and data consolidation skills.Advanced Excel skills.Experience with financial systems and reporting tools preferred, such as SAP and Power BI.Ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight timelines.LanguagesFluent English is mandatory.Local language is a strong advantage.Key CompetenciesStrong financial analysis skills and attention to detail.Structured thinking and sound data interpretation.Problem-solving mindset with a constructive approach.Clear communication and ability to support presentations.Ability to articulate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.Strong collaboration and stakeholder coordination skills.Reliability, ownership, and execution discipline.Ability to work under pressure, manage changing priorities, and handle multiple stakeholders.What We Offer:A dynamic and collaborative working environment.The opportunity to contribute to meaningful business decisions through finance insights.Exposure to a broad range of FP&A, reporting, and business partnering activities.Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.Opportunities to develop your financial analysis, communication, and stakeholder management skills.A role with visibility and impact across the business.Required Skills: Adaptability, Business Decisions, Business Partnerships, Business Planning, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Economic Research, Finance Strategy, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Performance Management, Financial Planning, Financial Reports, Investments Analysis, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Preparation of Financial Reports, Processing Expense Reports, Process Planning, Profit and Loss (P&L) Analysis, 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