Financial Analyst (Shipping Industries)

About the role

PwC is hiring a Financial Analyst for its shipping industries practice in Athens. The role prepares management reports, reconciles figures, leads budgets and forecasts, and builds financial models used by clients.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management reports from accountants' data and internal tools, with written comments on performance and key movements.
• Reconcile local figures with management group numbers and resolve differences.
• Work with accountants and internal teams (Commercial, HR) to gather, check and confirm reporting data.
• Lead the annual budget and regular forecasts, comparing actuals with budget, forecast and prior year and explaining variances to management.
• Build and maintain financial models for planning, scenario analysis and business cases.
• Track KPIs and flag trends, risks and opportunities to management.
• Run cost allocations based on timesheet data so costs are correctly assigned across projects and cost centers.

Required profile

• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in FP&A, management reporting or a similar finance role.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Excellent academic record from a top-tier Greek or foreign university in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Previous experience in a consulting firm and/or industry is an asset.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both English and Greek.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical skills and solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting; IFRS knowledge is an asset.
• Power Query, Power Pivot and data analysis skills are an asset.
• Practical use of AI tools to speed up analysis and reporting is an asset.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model supporting work-life balance.
• Career growth through local and global opportunities.
• Continuous learning and professional certifications.
• Extra leave days and wellness initiatives.