Lead FP&A Analyst

About the job

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact • Lead the development and maintenance of financial models to support short-term and long-term strategic planning, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. • Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing accurate and timely financial information for the Leadership team, highlighting financial performance and key metrics. • Strategic multidimensional thinking combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills by proactively reviewing large financial data sets to make recommendations. • Providing in-depth analysis and proposing recommendations in key areas of the fast-evolving business, mainly ad hoc in nature. • Estimate, analyze and monitor monthly results for APAC Leadership team reviews. Here's what you'll need • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Management, Business Analytics or Finance • Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in Business Analytics or FP&A, financial/cost analysis, budgeting and forecasting. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and generate insights. • Must have experience of application of business analytics tools and techniques along with working knowledge of advanced excel and proven ability to analyze large sets of data • Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion/PBCS, Oracle). • High level of curiosity and attention to details are essential • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner. • Meticulous with strong organizational skills. • Embraces organizational changes by supporting and adapting to changes in company strategy, structure, and processes, maintaining a positive attitude. • Ability to engage senior stakeholders and to build appropriate partnerships At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations. Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health, and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you. At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts! We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Requirements

• Financial modeling
• Budgeting
• Variance analysis
• Analytical skills
• Excel
• Financial planning software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, Business Analytics or Finance

Preferred Technologies

• Financial modeling
• Budgeting
• Variance analysis
• Analytical skills
• Excel
• Financial planning software

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Extended leave options
• Wellbeing events

About the company

Jacobs is focused on solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and mission-critical outcomes through innovative engineering and scientific discovery.