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.  They job holder will also contribute to business planning and be included in project work and or specialist ad hoc 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:
o    Business performance   
o    Balance scorecard 
o    Business development opportunities 
o    Budgets and forecasts 
o    Market and revenue analysis 
o    Promotions and pricing 
o    Capital expenditure approvals 
o    Cash flow and working capital 
o    Cost level analysis 
o    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.