FP&A Associate

As an FP&A Associate at Impact, your main responsibilities include preparing financial analyses and reports, supporting the budgeting process, and engaging in variance analysis. You'll also prepare forecasts based on actual business information while collaborating with other departments to gather insights and project future performance efficiently.

Candidates for the FP&A Associate position at Impact should hold a newly qualified CA(SA) designation with a strong financial background. Relevant experience within finance, as well as a degree in B.Com/B.Sc or a relevant financial qualification, will also be beneficial for applying for this role.

To excel as an FP&A Associate at Impact, it's essential to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a high-energy environment. Communication skills are also vital, especially for presenting findings to the Board and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Impact offers a hybrid and casual work environment, emphasizing flexibility and work-life balance. With an unlimited PTO policy and several employee perks, you'll find a supportive atmosphere that caters to your professional and personal growth.

The FP&A Associate plays a pivotal role at Impact by providing essential insights and analytical support that drive financial decision-making. Your expertise will inform budgetary planning, variance analysis, and strategic initiatives, directly impacting overall company performance.

When discussing your experience with financial modeling, make sure to highlight your techniques used and any specific models you've created. Mention how these models supported business decisions, along with any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

In your response, outline the processes you follow for data collection, trend analysis, and collaboration with budget holders to make informed assumptions. It's helpful to discuss any tools or software you’ve used in creating accurate forecasts.

Emphasize your analytical skills and detail your approach to investigating variances, including how you work with teams to uncover causes and propose adjustments. Sharing a specific example could strengthen your answer.

Explain your strategy for simplifying complex financial terms into digestible language. Mention the visual aids or storytelling techniques you use to engage your audience and ensure they understand key insights.

Discuss your involvement in creating, monitoring, and revising budgets. Explain how collaboration with various departments has shaped your experience and helped in meeting or exceeding budgetary goals.

Share a specific instance where your financial analysis led to a significant decision. Focus on the approach you took, the data you presented, and how the outcomes were beneficial for the organization.

Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the FP&A role and justify your selections based on their significance for guiding business decisions. Discuss how tracking these metrics has influenced your past analyses.

Explain your practices for continuous learning, such as following industry publications, attending workshops, or pursuing certifications that enhance your knowledge of relevant financial regulations and accounting standards.

Share a specific scenario where tight deadlines required you to prioritize tasks effectively. Outline your approach to meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and the impact of your efforts.

Talk about your experience with financial tools and software, showcasing your proficiency in specific platforms like Excel, ERP systems, or analytics software, and how they enhance your analytical capabilities.