Industry: Hospitality
Preferred Skills: Budgeting, Forecasting, Analytical and Numerical Ability, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel
Functions: Accounting/Finance
Working Days: 5
Role Overview:
We are looking for a junior FP&A Analyst who can support the finance team in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis. This role is ideal for someone with 1+ year of relevant FP&A experience who understands business numbers and can translate data into insights.
Note:
This is not an accounting-focused role. We are looking for candidates with a business finance / FP&A mindset, not core accounting or audit profiles.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
- Track actuals vs budget and highlight key variances
2. Business Analysis
- Analyze financial and operational data to support decision-making
- Work closely with restaurant operations to understand cost drivers and revenue trends
3. MIS & Reporting
- Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and performance summaries
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting for internal stakeholders
4. Variance Analysis
- Identify deviations in cost, revenue, and profitability
- Provide actionable insights to improve business performance
5. Data Handling & Modeling
- Work on Excel-based financial models and reports
- Maintain and update financial datasets
6. Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations and finance
- Support ad-hoc analysis and business reviews
Eligibility Criteria:
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in FP&A / Business Finance / Financial Analysis
- Experience in hospitality, retail, QSR, FMCG, or similar fast-paced industries is preferred
Required Skills:
- Strong analytical and numerical ability
- Good understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting concepts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (mandatory)
- Basic understanding of business finance and performance metrics
- Ability to work with large datasets and generate insights
- Good communication skills (no constraints)