Specialist Financial Analyst

This high-impact individual contributor role is accountable for revenue and margin forecasting across assigned Lines of Business (LOBs) and regions. The role drives forecasting excellence through data-driven insights, automation, and AI-enabled Oracle technologies. As a trusted finance business partner, the incumbent will collaborate closely with business leaders to improve forecast accuracy, support informed decision-making, and deliver actionable financial insights that enable business growth. The role provides comprehensive financial support across planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business performance management to support long-term business success. Key Responsibilities Forecasting and Financial Management • Own the forecasting process for assigned LOBs and regions. • Develop and maintain driver-based forecasting models, run-rate analyses, and predictive forecasts to improve accuracy. • Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning activities. • Analyze actual performance against forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results, identifying key variances, business risks, and opportunities. • Deliver financial insights and strategic recommendations to support executive decision-making. • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial forecasts and reporting. • Strategic Business Partnering • Partner closely with business leaders to understand revenue drivers, business priorities, operational initiatives, and strategic objectives. • Serve as a trusted financial advisor, providing data-driven recommendations and constructively challenging assumptions. • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support operational and strategic decisions. • Influence business outcomes through proactive financial planning and performance management. • Automation and Process Excellence • Lead automation initiatives to streamline and optimize forecasting and reporting processes. • Standardize forecasting methodologies, models, and practices across assigned LOBs and regions. • Identify process improvements that reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and enhance data quality. • Drive continuous improvement through the adoption of relevant technologies and best practices. • Analytics and AI Adoption • Apply advanced analytics to identify trends, anomalies, business risks, and growth opportunities. • Use AI-powered forecasting and planning tools to improve forecast accuracy, productivity, and decision support. • Develop predictive models, scenario plans, and what-if analyses to assess business performance under different assumptions. • Champion the adoption of AI-enabled, data-driven finance solutions to strengthen planning and forecasting capabilities. • Key Competencies • Strategic thinking and analytical capability • Business and commercial acumen • Ownership and accountability • Influencing and stakeholder management • Collaboration and relationship building • Proactive problem-solving • Adaptability and learning agility • Innovation and an automation mindset • Results orientation • Experience and Qualifications • Nine years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Commercial Finance, or Financial Management. • MBA, CA, CPA, or an equivalent qualification preferred. • Strong financial planning, forecasting, analytical, and business partnering skills. • Proficiency in Oracle, Excel, and data analytics tools would be an advantage.