About ZEN.COM
ZEN.COM is a smart financial app designed for your everyday life – at home and on the go. We make payments, online shopping, and personal finance management fast, secure, and effortless. With ZEN, you can enjoy cashback on purchases, full control over your spending, and peace of mind thanks to purchase protection. A built-in multi-currency account lets you spend abroad or shop internationally with great exchange rates and no hidden fees.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and business-oriented Senior FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team. This role is central to driving strategic financial planning, insightful analysis, and performance monitoring across the organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset to support decision-making at the highest levels.
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead and support the annual budgeting process in collaboration with business units.
- Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, incorporating business trends and market dynamics.
- Analyse variances between actuals and forecasts, delivering insights and recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare and deliver timely, accurate financial reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Board.
- Design and maintain dashboards to monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity in all financial reporting outputs.
Financial Analysis
- Conduct deep-dive analyses on profitability, cost structures, and financial trends.
- Evaluate business performance against plans and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Translate complex data into actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
Strategic Planning
- Contribute to long-term strategic planning by providing financial modelling and scenario analysis.
- Support the development of business cases for new initiatives, investments, and projects.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with organizational goals.
Operational Support
- Act as a financial advisor to business units, supporting pricing, cost control, and efficiency initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing financial performance and operational excellence.
- Provide input into resource allocation and investment prioritization.
Data Management & Systems
- Maintain and enhance financial models, tools, and databases to support planning and analysis.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy across financial systems and planning platforms.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes and system capabilities.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits with timely and accurate documentation.
- Promote financial discipline and transparency across the organization.
Communication & Collaboration
- Present financial results and insights to senior stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
- Collaborate with both finance and non-finance teams to gather relevant data and context.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes
- Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Business Acumen: Understands the broader business context and connects financial insights to strategic goals.
- Communication: Able to simplify complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.
- Initiative & Ownership: Proactively identifies areas for improvement and drives solutions independently.
- Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across departments and influences without direct authority.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Excellent communication: verbal and written communication, with the ability to present complex data in an understandable way
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or strategic finance roles.
- Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Power BI) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.