Tech Financial Planning Analyst – Finance Automation / RPA

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Tech Financial Planning Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, expense analysis, management reporting, and finance process automation for the Technology function.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, financial analysis, or related finance roles, with strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, expense tracking, reporting, and vendor/invoice processes. Strong hands-on experience in automation / RPA, Python scripting, and automating finance-related processes is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and financial planning activities for the Technology department.
• Track actual expenses against approved budgets and identify variances, trends, cost drivers, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports, management dashboards, and analysis to support decision-making.
• Perform actual vs. budget variance analysis and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Support forecasting of future financial requirements and monitor budget utilisation.
• Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Support purchase order management, procurement processes, and vendor-related financial activities.
• Analyse large financial datasets using Excel and other reporting tools.
• Work closely with Technology Heads of Function, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Procurement, Audit, and other stakeholders.
• Support financial compliance with internal policies, procurement guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate finance processes.
• Develop or support RPA / automation solutions for finance-related workflows, including invoice processing, validation, reconciliation, reporting, or other repetitive finance activities.
• Use Python and scripting to improve data processing, reporting, and workflow efficiency.
• Maintain accurate financial data and support audit and management reporting requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, financial analysis, or related finance roles.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting and management reporting.
• Experience with invoice processing, purchase orders, procurement processes, and vendor management.
• Strong ability to work with large datasets and financial information.
• Intermediate or above proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI is advantageous.
• Strong hands-on experience in Automation / RPA.
• Good experience in Python and script writing.
• Automation experience should ideally be within Finance or finance-related processes.
• Experience working closely with Finance teams to automate or improve finance workflows.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior management.
• Proactive, independent, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience supporting Technology / IT finance is highly advantageous

Registration No.: R25156061

EA No.: 11C3373