Lead FP&A Analyst

About the job

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.

Requirements

• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Variance Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Advanced Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, Business Analytics or Finance
• 8-10 years of experience in Business Analytics or FP&A

Preferred Technologies

• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Variance Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Advanced Excel

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Extended leave options
• Health and well-being events

About the company

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.