Financial Analyst

Position: Financial Analyst

Location: Karachi -Landhi Plant

Job Summary:

The role involves managing and analyzing the costing processes within operations finance, including batch costing, cost variance analysis, and departmental expense reporting. It ensures accurate financial documentation for audits, regulatory submissions, and new product introductions (NPIs). Responsibilities also include reviewing landed cost sheets, inventory control, and reconciliation, as well as evaluating continuous improvement projects . The position supports strategic planning through performance monitoring, fixed cost analysis, and the development of tools to streamline and standardize financial processes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Execute batch costing, journal entry postings, and analyze cost variances (volume, price, yield, efficiency, etc.)
• Report monthly departmental expenses and support external and corporate audits
• Evaluate costing for NPIs and submit cost data to DRAP
• Prepare and analyze landed cost sheets for imports (raw materials, machinery, etc.)
• Report price variances and prepare related schedules
• Conduct financial evaluation and record Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP)
• Manage inventory control, stock turnover, and reconciliation (TPM)
• Develop and implement tools to enhance process efficiency and standardization
• Monitor business fixed costs and performance vs. budgets/forecasts
• Collaborate with process owners to design and implement financial controls

Education/Knowledge & Experience:

• MBA - Finance / ACMA Finalist / ACCA
• 3-4 years of experience
• Strong communication skills
• Decision making ability
• Good team player