Financial Planning Analyst

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) AnalystLocation: Global (Canada, Germany, India, Spain, UK, US)

G&L are seeking a highly analytical, detail-driven FP&A Analyst to join our international Finance team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping financial strategy and providing insights that drive critical decision-making across our multinational operations.

As our FP&A Analyst, you will lead budgeting and forecasting processes, build robust financial models, and deliver analysis that supports both local and global teams. You’ll act as a key partner to departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and HR - translating financial insights into actionable recommendations that support growth and operational excellence.

Job ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop dynamic financial models and scenario analyses
• Lead annual budgeting cycles with cross-functional stakeholders
• Produce rolling forecasts that evolve with business needs
• Integrate macroeconomic trends and internal KPIs into forecasts

Financial & Performance Analysis

• Analyse revenue trends, cost drivers, and profitability
• Conduct variance analysis and explain performance drivers
• Identify risks, opportunities, and initiatives to improve margins

Reporting & Insights

• Produce monthly management reports and dashboards
• Automate reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls

Business Partnering

• Work closely with commercial and operational teams globally
• Support decision-making on pricing, hiring, and investment
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance teams

Person Specification:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
• 2+ years of global FP&A experience within a multinational organisation
• Strong financial modelling skills and advanced analytical capabilities
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong organisational skills and ability to thrive under deadlines
• High attention to detail with a “right-first-time” mindset
• Commercially aware and proactive in driving insights
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience collaborating across cultures
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP systems (e.g., D365 BC, SAP, Netsuite, Oracle) and BI tools
• Fluency in English; additional languages a bonus

This role gives you the opportunity to operate at the heart of a fast-growing global organisation. You’ll collaborate across regions, influence group-level decisions, and help shape the financial infrastructure that supports our continued expansion.