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
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- Preference for having professional qualifications such as CA or CPA or CFA.
- 4+ 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.