Senior Specialist, Fp&A

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services.With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities.With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.Job summaryThe Senior Specialist, FP&A and Business Partnering supports the planning, budgeting and forecastingprocesses across all business lines.The role contributes to month-end reporting, prepares financialperformance analyses and supports the development of financial insights that guide decision-making.This position requires strong analytical capabilities, structured thinking and the ability to workcollaboratively with both finance and commercial stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.Main tasks & responsibilitiesPlanning, Budgeting and ForecastingSupport the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, workingclosely with business units to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic priorities.Assist in the month-end close process by preparing variance analysis, commentary andperformance reports.Maintain and improve financial models used for forecasting, cost planning and revenue analysis.Contribute to the development and update of KPIs and dashboards to monitor businessperformance.Financial Reporting and Performance AnalysisPrepare monthly financial reports and management analytics, ensuring clarity of key messagesand drivers.Analyse cost structures, revenue trends and margin performance to identify risks andimprovement opportunities.Support the review and allocation of cost centers, helping ensure accurate cost tracking andaccountability across functions.Work collaboratively and proactively with Accounting and other business units to reconcile datadiscrepancies and ensure data quality.Support ad-hoc reporting for investors, board of directors and executive committeeBusiness Partnering and Cross-functional CollaborationAct as a point of contact for business units on financial matters, providing clear explanations ofresults and forecasts.Support commercial teams with data-based assessments to inform decisions on pricing, growthinitiatives and resource allocation.Coordinate with Operations and Project Management teams to track spending against plans andunderstand performance drivers.Contribute to standardizing reporting formats and promoting consistent financial practices acrossthe organization.Forge strong partnershipsCultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders across global business units to ensurealignment on financial objectives and strategies.Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing financial insights and recommendationsthat drive operational efficiencies and mitigate financial risks.RequirementsFluent in English, written and spoken.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.4+ years of experience in FP&A desired; experience within broader finance.department(Controlling, Finance or Audit) will be considered based on broader candidatebackgroundExperience working in fast paced VC/PE backed company a positiveStrong Excel skills, including structured financial modelling and scenario analysis.Comfortable working with Google Workspace tools, especially Sheets and Slides.Ability to manage datasets and synthesize quantitative results into clear insights.Structured and methodical approach with strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment.Proactive approach to recognising and actioning on improvements and risksWhat we offerAt South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet.South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team.South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career.By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do.You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.We're a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people.We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability.Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.#J-*****-Ljbffr