Senior Associate to Finance Planning & Analysis team

Job Description & Summary As a Senior Associate you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business challenges across the full project cycle – from diagnostics of finance processes to the design and implementation support of automation solutions. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Act as a key member of cross-functional internal and client teams, delivering finance transformation projects covering budgeting, cost/separate cost accounting, management reporting, and related policies and procedures Perform diagnostics of clients’ finance functions and FP&A processes, identify gaps and improvement opportunities, and develop practical recommendations and target FP&A models Translate business requirements into functional specifications for finance automation solutions (ERP/EPM/BI), and support their implementation Advise clients on finance-related matters and design solutions that address complex challenges Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders at all levels, including CFOs and finance leadership, consistently delivering high-quality client service Manage, coach and review the work of junior team members on engagements, and actively mentor Consultants in the FP&A team Stay abreast of regional and global economic and business trends, with a particular focus on developments in Finance and their impact on our clients Actively contribute to business development, including market research, preparation of proposals and development of thought leadership materials Education Level: Bachelor / master’s degree from a leading university (Finance, Mathematics, Statistics Economics, Accounting or IT degree) Professional qualification (ACCA, SAP, 1C etc.) is an advantage Professional certification related to ERP/EPM solutions is an advantage Experience, knowledge, skills Strong focus on personal & professional growth and development A good understanding of at least one of the following: Finance Technology Transformation Budgeting Finance modelling Cost/Separate cost accounting Accounting advisory Client-focused approach, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse internal and external teams in demanding environments Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and able to cope well under pressure and meet tight deadlines Experienced user of the following programs Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word Passionate about innovation in Finance (BI, EPM, RPA, AI, etc.) as an advantage