Tirana East Gate is the largest shopping center in Albania, opened in November 2011 and managed by ACREM, part of BALFIN Group, the largest financial group in the region.
BALFIN Group is one of the most successful investment groups in the Western Balkans. Established in 1993, the Group today operates across Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States of America.
Its diversified portfolio spans multiple sectors, including banking, real estate development, wholesale and retail, asset management, tourism, logistics, education, and entertainment.
With a workforce of approximately 5,500 professionals, BALFIN Group continues to grow steadily, guided by strong business ethics, financial stability, innovation, and a long-term commitment to community impact through Mane Foundation.
Position Title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist
Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Director
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Position Purpose:
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist is responsible for supporting the Company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting activities. The role prepares timely and accurate financial analyses, monitors business performance, evaluates financial and operational trends, and provides management with reliable insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
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Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Coordinate the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasts and long-term financial planning.
- Support the development of budget assumptions and planning models.
- Monitor budget execution, identify significant variances and support corrective actions.
Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis
- Prepare monthly management reports and financial performance analyses.
- Analyze Actual vs. Budget vs. Forecast results, identify key business drivers and provide meaningful variance commentary.
- Monitor financial and operational KPIs, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
- Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports to support management decision-making.
Financial Modelling & Business Analysis
- Prepare and maintain financial models, profitability analyses and business cases.
- Support the preparation of Business Plans, financial projections and scenario analyses.
- Perform financial evaluations of investment opportunities, including CAPEX projects and other strategic initiatives.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and provide recommendations to support management decision-making.
Data Management & Reporting Quality
- Collect, validate and analyze financial and operational data from multiple business units.
- Review management reports and Power BI dashboards to ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of reported information.
- Coordinate with Accounting and other departments to ensure reliable financial data for planning and reporting.
Process Improvement
- Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, automate recurring analyses and improve data quality.
- Support the implementation of finance systems, reporting tools and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Controlling or Corporate Finance.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Power BI is considered an advantage.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Notes:
Working Conditions: Tirana East Gate offers an attractive benefits package, including fair compensation based on merit and performance.
Application Method: To apply for this position, please submit your CV by 08/09/2026 to the following email address: hr@acrem.al, specifying in the subject line: “Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist”
All applications will be treated with full confidentiality in accordance with Law No. 9887 enacted by the Albanian Parliament on “Personal Data Protection.”