Finance Business Analyst – FP&A (CZ/SK)

Job Description

The Finance Business Analyst supports the FP&A Lead Czechia & Slovakia by delivering high‑quality financial analyses, forecasting support, reporting, and business insights for the Human Health division.

The role focuses on execution, analytics, coordination, and operational finance support , enabling strong decision‑making by business stakeholders while ensuring data accuracy, transparency, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

**1. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Estimates **

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and expense forecasting for CZ/SK.
• Collect, consolidate, and validate financial inputs from business units, brand teams, and functions.
• Support forecast updates (FC) including assumptions, phasing, and risk & opportunity (R&O) collection.
• Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses as requested by the FP&A Lead.

2. Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Prepare regular management reports for local business stakeholders and FP&A Lead.
• Deliver BU expense reporting , tracking actuals vs. budget/forecast.
• Perform variance analysis and explain key drivers of performance.
• Support preparation of subsidiary reporting packages for regional / above‑market finance.

3. Business Partnering & Coordination

• Act as day‑to‑day finance contact for assigned business units and departments.
• Coordinate forecasting cycles with brand managers, department heads, and regional FP&A teams.
• Support business presentations with financial analyses, slides, and commentary.
• Ensure financial consistency across BU submissions and alignment with guidance.

4. Month‑End Close & Data Quality

• Coordinate period‑end activities with Accounting and Controlling teams.
• Support completeness checks, variance explanations, and analytical review of month‑end results.
• Perform internal self‑checks and support posting corrections where required (under guidance).
• Ensure integrity and consistency between actuals, forecasts, and reports.

5. Financial Processes, Ad Hoc Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Support day‑to‑day financial processes and data administration to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant financial outputs.
• Contribute to maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to internal finance processes and documentation standards.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and insights to support the FP&A Lead, Managing Director, and business stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of financial reporting, planning processes, and analytical tools.
• Contribute to best practices in financial analysis, reporting quality, and financial storytelling.

6. Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal and external audits from a business finance perspective.
• Prepare analytical explanations, reconciliations, and documentation as requested.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, controlling, or business finance
• Experience in multinational or matrix organizations preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong financial analysis and data consolidation skills
• Advanced Excel; experience with financial systems and reporting tools preferred
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight timelines

Languages

• Fluent English (mandatory)
• Fluent Czech or Slovak

Key Competencies

• Financial analysis & attention to detail
• Structured thinking and data interpretation
• Clear financial communication and presentation support
• Collaboration and stakeholder coordination
• Reliability, ownership, and execution discipline
• Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities

Required Skills:

Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Management Controls, Preparation of Financial Reports, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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Job Posting End Date:

06/21/2026

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