Financial Analyst

Job description:

Job Summary

The job holder will be integral part of the finance team providing clear, accurate and insightful business/financial analysis. job holder will also contribute to business planning and be included in project work and or specialist adhoc reporting.  

Job Responsibilities

Build an understanding of the value drivers of the business

Create analytics around key performance indicators to facilitate qualitative reporting.These may include:

• Business performance  
• Balance scorecard
• Business development opportunities
• Budgets and forecasts
• Market and revenue analysis
• Promotions and pricing
• Capital expenditure approvals
• Cash flow and working capital
• Cost level analysis & Customer profitability
• Provide clear analysis to incorporate within the monthly reports designed to allow management to understand key continuing and developing trends
• Provide support in the business planning and forecasting processes
• Liaise with business managers in areas of expertise and through confident and clear communication develop a trusted partner status through high quality support and decision aiding analysis   

Candidate Requirements

•    Professionally Qualified – CA/CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent.
•    1-3 years of post-qualification professional experience within finance
•    Strong analytical skills; should be capable of identifying and interpreting key business drivers. 
•    Sound knowledge of financial and management accounting concepts.  Previous experience with ERP systems is desirable.
•    Self-starter, able to work across functions and in teams.  Results-driven, with the ability to perform on unstructured assignments
•    Positive attitude and flexibility to work in a multicultural environment
•    Fluency in English; strong verbal and written communication skills.
•    Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.