89 Chartered Financial Analyst jobs in Pakistan

We're Hiring – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist

Location: Karachi

Avanza Solutions is looking for a talented FP&A Specialist to join our team. This role will be responsible for driving financial planning, cost management, and business partnering to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

Analyze monthly financial results, variances, and provide management insights.

Prepare MIS, dashboards, and financial presentations for stakeholders.

Monitor and control costs, ensuring efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.

Partner with operations, procurement, and business units to improve margins.

Conduct scenario and ROI analyses to support business decisions.

Drive process improvement and automate financial reporting (Excel, Power BI, etc.).

Qualifications & Requirements

Master's/Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

3–5 years of experience in FP&A, cost management, or financial analysis (services industry preferred).

Strong financial modeling, analytical, and quantitative skills.

Proficiency in Excel (advanced), ERP systems, and data analysis tools.

Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you

Interested candidates may apply at

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Job Purpose:
To support strategic financial planning by managing budgeting, forecasting, and expense monitoring processes across departments. This role ensures accurate and timely reporting of financial data, maintains financial discipline across operational units, and provides insights that drive informed decision-making at the management level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all processes related to budgeting and strategic planning across the organization.
• Conduct detailed budget planning and analysis of departmental expenses, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure accurate and timely entry of expenses into the financial system before month-end closing.
• Ensure weekly stock reconciliation is completed and updated before Steering Committee meetings, providing accurate stock status reports.
• Liaise with the Marketing Department to monitor their budget utilization and ensure all marketing-related expenses are properly recorded.
• Prepare and deliver the monthly OPEX report, identifying key variances and trends.
• Ensure timely completion of Marketing expense provisions to ensure accurate monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) calculations.
• Respond to and fulfill ad hoc financial reporting and analysis requests from senior leadership and upper management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting, or related finance role

Competencies:

• Financial Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Problem-solving and Analytical Skills

British Council
Pay Band 7

Department:
Finance

Location:
This job is open in Srilanka and Pakistan (all offices)

Contract:
Indefinite Contract (Permanent role)

Apply by:
Tuesday, 02nd Sept :59 Local time

Interview window:
03rd week of September

The
starting gross monthly salary
is LKR 315,667 for candidates based in Sri Lanka and PKR 333,951 for those in Pakistan. These figures are indicative and may vary based on the candidate's skills and experience. Country-specific benefits will also apply.

This role is open to applicants who already have the legal right to work in Srilanka and Pakistan at the time of application. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. The British Council supports flexible working, including hybrid arrangements, subject to line manager approval and operational requirements.

Role Context

The role supports the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead in planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring across South Asia. It ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reports and provides direct support to Regional Exams Leads. The post-holder will lead a team of five analysts across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, offering financial insights, variance analysis, and performance assessments. Strong analytical skills, commercial thinking, and adaptability in a dynamic environment are essential.

Operating within a matrix structure, the role connects country teams with global finance initiatives and aligns with the 'three lines of defence' model—separating financial control and assurance functions. It plays a key part in enabling strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and supports collaboration with internal stakeholders like Regional Finance Directors, Country Directors, and Exams Leads, as well as external professional service providers.

Main responsibilities

The role is accountable for analysing and interpreting financial and operational plans for the Exams South Asia business, supporting planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. It involves financial modelling, variance analysis, and performance tracking to ensure alignment with strategic goals. The post-holder will provide strong financial partnering to country teams, support investment cases, and contribute to business decision-making through scenario planning and dashboard development.

As a regional FP&A lead, the role manages a dispersed team across South Asia, driving finance transformation and ensuring reporting standards meet internal and external requirements. It includes coaching, capacity building, and maintaining data integrity while fostering collaboration with senior stakeholders. The role also supports financial reviews, cost allocation accuracy, and continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes.

Role-Specific Skills

Business Performance Management & Investment Appraisal

• Interpret management data to align with strategy and operations.
• Participate in performance appraisals to drive improvements.

Financial Analysis

• Provide analysis to support decision-making and assess risks.
• Evaluate business performance and communicate insights.

Management Reporting

• Deliver accurate, timely reports with data integrity.
• Identify variances and assess risks and opportunities.

Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting

• Analyse consolidated plans for effective decision-making.
• Contribute to forecasting and advise on master data attributes.

Business Partnering

• Provide clear, relevant financial advice to support business outcomes.
• Communicate complex financial data in simple, non-technical language.

Role specific knowledge and experience

Minimum/essential

• Minimum three years of experience in operational financial management and / or management accounting.
• Delivery of results within a complex international structure and reporting to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable understanding of financial planning, monitoring, and reporting process
• Interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. Working in virtual teams.

Desirable

• Good time management and data management.
• Finance/business analysis modelling experience.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Experience working with PowerBI.

Education and Professional Qualification

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics, Part qualified with a recognized accounting body.

Professional Qualification and Certification

Qualified accountant with recognised professional body, with proven experience of successfully managing and delivering similar roles

Language Requirements

The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.

As a Financial planning Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the analysis and strategy functions of our organization. You will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, and providing strategic insights to support key business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough financial analysis, including variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis.
• Prepare and present monthly financial model and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and support decision-making processes.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze weekly key financial metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Provide insightful commentary and explanations on financial performance and trends to investors on monthly and quarterly basis
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support special projects and business cases.
• Stay updated on industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact the business.
• Continuously improve financial models, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting. A professional certification (CFA) is a plus.
• 1-3 years of FP&A experience.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in analyzing large datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and modeling
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong business acumen and a passion for driving strategic decision-making through financial analysis.

We Offer:

• Market Competitive Salary
• Medical coverage for Self & Dependents
• Company Stocks Sharing Plans
• Gratuity
• Annual Travel Allowance
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Location:
Karachi (Onsite)

Company Overview

AB Mauri is a global family of yeast and bakery ingredients companies operating in all parts of the world as a division of Associated British Foods plc. AB Mauri is renowned for baking capability, expertise, and knowledge

About the Job

To provide accurate financial planning, analysis, and insights that support strategic decisions, enhance performance visibility, and ensure alignment between financial, operational, and commercial goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage all monthly FP&A templates including Excel models and PowerPoint management decks.
• Provide analytical commentary, variance, and bridge analysis to support management reviews.
• Support in preparing annual budgets, monthly dynamic forecasts, and long-range planning dashboards.
• Analyze overheads, product costs, and margin trends to identify cost efficiency and optimization opportunities.
• Participate in pricing, promotions, and customer profitability analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Automate manual reporting templates using Excel, Power BI, or other business intelligence tools.
• Prepare CAPEX feasibilities including IRR, NPV, and payback period calculations.
• Identify efficiency gaps and propose enhancements in reporting, planning, and analytical processes.

Requirements

Qualification:
CMA / ACCA / CA (Part-qualified) / MBA Finance

Experience:
Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience

Skills:
Strong analytical ability, effective interpersonal and communication skills, Strong command of Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee financial plans, forecasts, and budgets.
• Analyze financial data to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide insights for cost optimization and revenue growth.
• Collaborate with management to ensure financial sustainability.
• Prepare financial models, risk assessments, and industry-specific financial analyses.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 4-6 Years of experience
• Professional certifications (CFA, ACCA, CA, CMA) preferred.
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis (preferably in IT/Tech industry).
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs140, Rs200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

We are seeking an

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Lahore for a Financial Planning Analyst. The Financial Planning Analyst will be responsible for developing financial plans, performing budgeting and forecasting, creating financial models, and conducting in-depth financial analysis. The role also involves collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Financial Planning and Finance skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Experience in Budgeting & Forecasting
• Proficiency in Financial Modeling
• CA, ACCA Finalist
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in financial software and tools
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• 7 - 8 years of proven experience

About Us

TekMinds is an engineering and management consulting firm that provides support to US clients across various sectors and functional areas. Our focus is on working with clients in the renewable energy and industrial products verticals, where we support the design and implementation of commercial, industrial and community-scale renewable projects. Our services include support across various tasks in the key stages of pre-engineering, design, financial analysis, growth strategy, and asset management.

Our worldwide customer base is serviced from offices in Washington D.C, Karachi, and Lahore.

What we're looking for:

Our client, a leading renewable energy firm in the US, is seeking to hire a FP&A Analyst to join the FP&A team. You will serves as a strategic link between FP&A and the various business units, providing financial insights, analysis, reporting, and decision support to drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. This role bridges finance and business operations, ensuring financial discipline while enabling data-driven business decisions. Successful candidates will bring prior FP&A experience, demonstrated experience of working on developing and reporting KPIs, and excellent communication skills across all levels.

This is a hybrid position based out of our office in Karachi but working exclusively with and for a firm in the US. Successful candidates will need to manage working hours that overlap to some extent with US working hours (~2pm-11pm Pakistan Time).

What you'll do:

• Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting, ensuring timely and accurate updates to financial models.
• Analyze operational results and assess the financial impact of business decisions.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor company and departmental performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with business units to understand drivers of performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present monthly and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to leadership.
• Partner with Finance & Treasury to assist in cash flow forecasting and cash management strategies.
• Continuously improve and streamline financial models, tools, and processes.
• Support special projects including strategic planning, cost optimization, and investment analysis

Qualifications / Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; advanced degree / CFA Level 1 / ACCA (in progress) a plus
• 3+ years in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering role
• Strong financial modeling (Excel) and data visualization (Power BI/Tableau) skills
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders

Apply by sending you resume to: with the subject "FP&A Analyst"

TekMinds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.