The FP&A; Senior Consultant plays a key role in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across business units or client engagements. The role focuses on hands-on execution of FP&A; processes, preparation of insightful analysis, and development of forward-looking financial views to support decision-making.

The Senior

Consultant applies structured analytical thinking, strong financial modelling skills, and emerging digital tools to deliver accurate, consistent, and insightful outputs. This role supports the future-ready FP&A; model by embedding standardized processes, evolving analytical techniques, and contributing to automation and insight-led ways of working. Job Goals - Deliver accurate planning and forecasting outputs - Support budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans with high-quality analytical inputs.

- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data and assumptions.
- Enable performance insight and transparency - Produce clear variance analysis and performance commentary across P&L;, cash flow, and KPIs.
- Help explain key performance drivers, trends, and outcomes.
- Shift analysis from historical to forward-looking - Support scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- Contribute forward-looking insights that inform business decisions.
- Support digital and efficient FP&A; delivery - Apply automation, standardized templates, and analytical tools to reduce manual effort.
- Improve the speed, reliability, and repeatability of FP&A; deliverables.
- Build FP&A; capability - Strengthening analytical, commercial, and financial storytelling skills.
- Develop readiness for progression into FP&A; Manager roles.

Key Responsibilities - Support delivery of core FP&A; activities, including:

- Annual Budgeting & Rolling Forecasts - Strategic & Long-Range Planning support - Management Reporting & Performance Reviews - Cost, Margin, and Profitability Analysis - Cash Flow and Working Capital Analysis - Scenario and What-If Modeling - Prepare detailed financial models, forecasts, and variance analysis.




- Support preparation of forecast assumptions and planning inputs.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with FP&A; standards.
- Develop structured performance commentary and management-ready outputs. Digital & Analytical Transformation Enablement - Use analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to support dashboards and reports.
- Apply standardized templates, driver-based models, and automation solutions.
- Support enhancements to planning and reporting workflows.
- Assist with testing, data validation, and adoption of new FP&A; tools.
- Track and document improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and insight quality. Business & Stakeholder Management - Support finance and business stakeholders with performance analysis and insights.
- Prepare materials for performance reviews and planning discussions.
- Translate financial analysis into clear, concise, and decision-relevant insights.
- Respond to ad-hoc analytical requests in a structured and timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with FP&A; Managers and Senior Managers.
- Informally coach analysts through quality reviews and hands-on support.
- Participate actively in knowledge sharing and best-practice forums.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and analytical innovation. Performance and Value Creation Support - Support tracking of KPIs related to forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.
- Assist in evaluating cost initiatives, productivity drivers, and value-creation opportunities.
- Help maintain alignment between financial targets, forecasts, and actual performance. Functional & Technical Skills - Strong experience in core FP&A; activities, including:
- Budgeting, Forecasting,



and Planning - Financial Modeling and Variance Analysis - Performance Reporting and KPI Analysis - Cost and Profitability Analysis - Cash Flow Analysis - Solid understanding of business drivers and financial outcomes.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Working knowledge of analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Familiarity with planning and EPM platforms (e.g., Anaplan, SAP Analytics Cloud, Adaptive).
- Understanding data quality, internal controls, and planning processes.
- Analytical Rigor: Applies structured thinking and attention to detail.
- Business Understanding: Understands how financial drivers impact business results.
- Insight & Storytelling: Communicates analysis clearly and effectively.
- Digital Curiosity: Embraces automation, analytics, and emerging tools.
- Collaboration: Works effectively within FP&A; and broader finance teams.
- Ownership: Takes accountability for output quality and delivery timelines.

Performance

Metrics / KPIs - Accuracy and quality of forecasts and analysis - Timeliness of FP&A; deliverables - Quality of variance explanations and insights - Efficiency and standardization of outputs - Stakeholder feedback on analysis quality - Progression of technical and analytical capability Qualifications & Experience - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA, CA, ACCA, or MBA (Finance) preferred.

- Experience: 4-7 years of relevant finance experience, including 2+ years in FP&A;, management reporting, or analytical roles.
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Financial analysis, planning, and reporting.
- Supporting business stakeholders with insights.
- Using digital tools and analytics-enabled finance solutions.
- Experience in complex or multi-stakeholder environments preferred. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Integral Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

📌 FP&A Senior Consultant - EY GDS 1 (Buenos Aires)
🏢 Ernst u0026 Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
📍 Buenos Aires