Senior FP&A Analyst

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior FP&A Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. You will play a meaningful role in financial planning and forecasting, management reporting, data quality initiatives and analysis, and other projects. The role offers opportunities to engage in cross-functional collaboration on both local and global projects to expand your expertise and partner with other stakeholders.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

Planning & Forecasting  

• Prepare annual financial plan, quarterly forecasts, and other project-based plans in coordination with the FP&A team and other team leads  

• Develop and refine financial models to support strategic business initiatives and projects 

Management Reporting 

• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate, and insightful reports on a monthly, quarterly, annual, or ad hoc basis  

• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights, including performance tracking against plan and latest forecasts 

• Track KPIs and provide financial summaries to inform finance and business leadership  

Business Partnering 

• Partner with other functions to provide transparency on costs and develop detailed cost ownership and consciousness 

Process Improvement 

• Participate in initiatives to improve financial data accuracy and consistency across systems and processes 

• Collaborate with finance, accounts payable, and procurement to ensure data is properly maintained and enhanced 

 
WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred 

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in FP&A or Business Partner role, ideally within the trading, financial services or technology industry  

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and analysis 

• Advanced Excel skills, experience with BI tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) preferred  

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) required  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-finance related audiences  

• Self-starter with strong sense of ownership and ability to work under tight deadlines  

• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities 

 
WHAT YOU WILL GET 
 
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets. 
 
In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including: 

• A competitive renumeration salary package. 

• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment. 

• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities. 

• Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista. 

• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages. 

• Regular social events, including a company trip every two years. 

 
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process. 
 
Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected].