Finance Analyst
HybridAthens, Attica, Greece
Job Summary
Analyze monthly P&L results, including variances versus budget, forecast, prior periods, and key business drivers. Prepare clear, accurate, and business-relevant commentary on financial performance while identifying trends, risks, and emerging issues proactively. Perform root cause analysis on key variances and propose explanations and follow-up actions. Prepare, review, or calculate accruals and provisions based on business input, working closely with the Shared Service Center to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Act as a key support to the Country Finance Manager on day-to-day financial topics, working with local stakeholders to understand operational drivers. Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis, including direct interaction with the country management team on forecast, trend, and performance topics. Provide active support to commercial finance analysis and assist in preparing statistical, regulatory, and environmental reports. Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, explanations, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Permanent residency in Athens
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or controlling
- Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Good understanding of accounting principles
- Experience working with ERP systems and reporting tools
- Advanced Excel skills
- Practical knowledge of Power Pivot and Power BI
- Strong data analysis capability
- Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver high-quality outputs
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Professional working proficiency in English (minimum B2 level), both written and spoken
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in financial analysis, reporting, or audit
- Experience in working in an international or multi-entity environment
- Retail experience, particularly experience with store-level performance analysis and retail finance processes
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