Financial Budgeting & amp ; Reporting Analyst
E.J. Papadopoulos S.A. Athens, Attica, Greece
Food and Beverage Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The analyst will support the budgeting and forecasting process while preparing monthly financial performance reports and profitability analyses. They will also collaborate with Marketing and R&D departments to evaluate new product launches and monitor operational and capital expenditures.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration and possess at least four years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a solid understanding of accounting standards like IFRS or GAAP are required.
Full description
The Greek leading Biscuits & Bakery company
Ε.J. PAPADOPOULOS S.A. is seeking to employ a talented, driven & committed:
Financial Budgeting & Reporting Analyst
The role:
In this role, you will support the budgeting and forecasting process, analyze monthly financial performance, and contribute to management reporting. You will prepare profitability analyses by channel, brand, and SKU, perform OPEX analysis by department, and support the financial evaluation of new product launches. You will also identify opportunities for cost optimization, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to CAPEX monitoring.
How you will contribute:
- Support month-end financial reporting by monitoring existing reports of actual and budgetary results in conjunction with official financial statements
- Support the development of budgeting and forecasting scenarios
- Analyze monthly financial reports and compare actual results against budget and prior-year performance
- Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of financial reporting models
- Monitor and support the control of operational expenses and capital expenditures
- Partner with the Marketing and R&D departments to develop P&L scenarios for new product launches and modifications
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and business cases to support management decision-making
What you will bring :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Business Administration or relevant field
- Relevant experience ( min 4 years) in planning annual budget, forecasting, and analyzing variances from the budget
- Experience preparing and analyzing financial reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Basic understanding of accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP)
- Team player with strong collaboration skills and ability to work as a business partner
- Effective communication and rapport building skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- High degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity
