financial planning & analysis (fp&a) analyst

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Group’s financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making processes. Reporting to the Group Head of Financial Planning, Reporting & Control, the successful candidate will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and business planning while supporting high-impact corporate initiatives across the Group.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a proactive, business-oriented mindset and enjoys working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to transform financial data into meaningful business insights.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

·        Support the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning activities.

·        Analyze historical financial and operational data to identify trends, business drivers, risks, and opportunities.

·        Prepare monthly management reporting packages, variance analyses, and insightful performance commentary.

·        Build and maintain actual and forecast P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow models.

·        Produce, maintain, and continuously improve KPI dashboards, automated reports, and financial reporting tools.

·        Monitor departmental and project expenditures against approved budgets and perform cost center analyses.

·        Coordinate month-end reporting activities in close collaboration with the Accounting and Treasury teams.

·        Prepare financial schedules, revenue analyses, cost breakdowns, headcount reports, and other supporting analyses for strategic projects.

·        Identify variances against Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year results, providing actionable recommendations to management.

·        Support the evaluation and implementation of process improvements, reporting automation, and value creation initiatives.

·        Participate in cross-functional corporate projects and provide financial analysis to support business decisions.

·        Develop presentations and management reports that effectively communicate financial performance and strategic recommendations.

·       Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance and other business functions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

·        Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.

·        Master’s degree will be considered an asset.

·        2–5 years of professional experience in FP&A, Financial Control, Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Consulting, or a similar analytical finance role.

·        Professional qualification (ACCA, CFA, CIMA or equivalent) will be considered an asset.

·        Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

·        Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with proven experience in financial modelling, reporting, dashboards, and data analysis.

·        Solid understanding of accounting principles; knowledge of Greek GAAP is considered an advantage.

·        Excellent command of both Greek and English (written and spoken).

·        Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively across different business functions.

·        Proactive, detail-oriented and solution-driven mindset with a continuous improvement approach.

Benefits

What We Offer

·        Competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.

·        Medical Care Plan.

·        Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

·        Exposure to strategic business projects and cross-functional initiatives.

·        A collaborative, dynamic, and highly professional working environment with modern facilities.

·        The opportunity to contribute to the transformation of largest educational group in Greece.