Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to support our financial planning and analysis effort. Reporting to the CFO, the specialist will play a crucial part in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing financial insights to guide strategic decision-making and the organization's growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial management principles, strong financial modeling skills, and a proven track record of driving financial performance.

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data and identify trends to provide insights into the company's performance.
• Develop regular financial reports, including variance analysis, performance metrics and dashboards, for management review.
• Recommend to senior management opportunities for improvements that will lead to cost reduction, revenue generation and streamlining of operations.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support the annual budgeting process by working with department/business unit heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets.
• Develop financial models to forecast future performance based on historical data and market trends.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending corrective action.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and modeling as requested by senior management.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and business planning processes ensuring alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Conduct financial evaluations of potential investments, projects, and other business decisions across the organization.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making at the executive level.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
• Implement best practices in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Work with IT teams to enhance financial systems and tools to meet evolving business needs.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Preference for having professional qualifications such as CA or CPA or CFA.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 2 years in a leading role.
• Strong in financial modeling (three-statement model), forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications, including MS Dynamics and Power BI.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting principles, practices, and tools.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of commercial acumen.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior management in a fast-paced environment.