Financial Analyst

The Financial Analysis unit supports EKFC’s strategic growth, profitability, and sustainability through data-driven insights and financial intelligence to guide informed business decisions.

Job Purpose

To deliver accurate and timely financial analysis and support decision-making by preparing business cases, validating financial data, and conducting economic research. The role includes maintaining financial dashboards and the finance factbook, supporting Lean Six Sigma projects, and developing basic financial models and insights to enhance operational and strategic performance.

Key Result Areas

• Research and provide timely updates on economic and industry trends to ensure the finance team remains informed and aligned with the broader business landscape.
• Create interactive dashboards and data visualisations using Microsoft Power BI and other tools to present insights in an accessible and actionable format.
• Update and maintain the Finance Factbook to reflect a comprehensive and current overview of the company’s financial performance.
• Support Lean Six Sigma projects by validating financial figures to ensure data integrity and alignment with business improvement goals.
• Assist in developing business cases and analytical outputs, working closely with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and build basic financial models to evaluate business initiatives, providing accurate insights to support commercial decisions.
• Organise and maintain financial analysis documentation on the internal finance group site, ensuring all relevant reports, research, and case studies are systematically stored and accessible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business strategies and contribute to process improvements across the finance function.

Job Context

The Financial Analyst operates in a dynamic and evolving finance environment and is expected to deliver accurate, insightful, and timely analysis. The role demands strong business acumen, attention to detail, and collaboration across departments. Autonomy is expected on non-complex tasks, with supervision provided for more strategic or sensitive projects. The analyst supports initiatives critical to improving performance, optimising financial outcomes, and enabling agile decision-making across a multi-dimensional business model.

Knowledge, Skills & Minimum Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline (required)
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CMA (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, preferably within a corporate or multinational environment

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of financial software/tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI and data visualisation platforms
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies (preferred)
• Experience in preparing and reviewing business cases

Core Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work cross-functionally