We are looking for an FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team in Malta. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, the FP&A Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to facilitate and monitor business performance, working cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Operations and other departments. This role requires analytical, modelling and excel skills, with experience in Finance, preferable in financial planning, and ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment.

• Perform analysis of variances to budget, last year and prior-period expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement in the financial reporting and operating processes.

• Analyze current and historical KPIs trends, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditure.

• Support the annual budgeting process and regular forecasting cycles, working with various stakeholders to gather data and assumptions. 

• Support the preparation of regular financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, highlighting key trends, performance metrics, areas of concern and optimizing turnaround time.

• Gather financial and operational data from various internal systems and external sources to support the FP&A team to effectively communicate the big picture of the company's financial and operational performance.

• Analysis on quality data in SAP and other operational platforms.

• Collaborate with other teams and departments to understand their needs and respond to their ad hoc requests in a timely manner.

• Partner with cross-functional and international teams across multiple time zones.

• Recognized degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance.

• Finance experience, preferably in Business Partnering and/or FP&A.

• A dynamic personality, flexible and committed during busy periods, with a can-do attitude.

• Financial modelling, with the ability to construct logical, Excel-based financial models. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate constructively and effectively within a virtual team environment and with non-finance stakeholders.

• Ability to summarize data in clear analyses and presentations.

• Ethical, discreet with impeccable attention to detail and follow-through.

• Familiarity with SAP is an advantage.