Overview
Job Description: Senior FP&A Analyst
Kneat enables regulated organizations to move from paper-based validation to intelligent, digitized, paperless solutions. We develop a powerful, purpose-built software platform. Since 2014, Kneat Gx has helped revolutionize the speed, precision, transparency, and intelligence of validation in the Life Sciences sector. Our solution is used by some of the world’s leading Life Sciences companies.
Responsibilities
* Work with the FP&A manager in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, and take ownership for maintaining the financial model up to date.
* Participate in regular interaction with commercial, professional services and business teams to reflect their input in the financial model (budgets and forecasts); keep revenue forecasts up to date and track progress against monthly and quarterly targets.
* Prepare monthly actuals vs. budget analysis to support the monthly reporting process and quarterly public reporting.
* Coordinate preparation of monthly management financial reporting, including KPIs and other metrics.
* Prepare reports to external stakeholders as required.
* Support due diligence exercises and other similar projects.
* Support preparation of monthly management financial reports.
* Prepare schedules to support reporting to external finance providers in accordance with deadlines.
* Identify trends through financial analysis and recommend actions, including potential cost-saving opportunities, to the FP&A manager.
* Support refinement of planning tools (Abacum) to support developing forecasts and targets for metrics.
* Maintain process documentation for planning and forecasting platform.
* Understand analyst estimates and how they compare to Kneat’s forecast.
* Benchmark Kneat’s SaaS metrics against similar companies.
* Ensure all budgetary controls are in place and operating effectively.
* Maintain briefing information of key historical and forecast information for CFO and CEO for analyst and IR meetings.
* Support improvement initiatives across the finance department and the business.
* Coordinate with the CFO and the executive team on long-term financial planning.
* Periodically review alternative budgeting systems and evaluate them against Kneat’s systems.
* Maintain commissions software and ensure timely and accurate calculations.
* Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum qualifications
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
* 5+ years of PQE, preferably in a financial planning and analysis role.
* High level of proficiency in financial modelling. Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; Power BI experience is an advantage.
* High level of attention to detail; ensuring both numerical and written accuracy.
* Positive, self-motivated individual with excellent communication and teamworking skills.
* Experience with non-Excel budget/planning systems is an advantage.
* Public company experience is an advantage.
* Experience with NetSuite is a plus (not a requirement).
What we offer you
At Kneat, we value ideas and collaboration and have created an environment that builds, protects, and celebrates teamwork. Our strong culture is central to our continued success.
We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful and growing technology company.
* A fantastic culture, team, and energy.
* Competitive compensation.
* Comprehensive benefits package.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* Training and professional development.
Kneat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs to perform these essential functions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to complete this application form, please contact us at +353 (0)612 038 26 (Ext 2004) or email us at hr@kneat.com for assistance.
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