Financial Analyst

 

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.

Post date: 20 Safar 1446 - 25 August 2024
Publisher: Bayt
Post date: 20 Safar 1446 - 25 August 2024
Publisher: Bayt