Job Objective:
The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst is pivotal in aiding the organization’s financial decision-making through detailed insights, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role encompasses budgeting, forecasting, and generating financial reports, empowering management with a comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial health to facilitate data-driven decisions.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain financial models to support both long-term and short-term business planning.
Assist in preparing annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and strategic plans.
Analyze financial results, comparing them to forecasts, budgets, and prior periods to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and variance analyses.
Provide insights into financial results to support senior leadership in decision-making.
Collaborate with departments to understand financial drivers and develop accurate and meaningful reporting metrics.
Perform detailed financial analysis, including profitability, cost management, and capital allocation, to inform strategic decisions.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities based on financial and operational data.
Develop and track operational metrics to enhance performance and efficiency.
Work closely with department heads and operational teams to offer financial guidance and support.
Translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between finance and other business units to ensure alignment on goals and financial performance.
Monitor and analyze operating expenses to uncover areas for cost savings and process efficiencies.
Support initiatives to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and forecasting reliability.
Assist in developing and implementing tools and systems to streamline data collection and analysis.
Support M&A activities, investment evaluations, and other strategic initiatives through financial modeling and due diligence.
Provide scenario analysis to evaluate potential outcomes of key business decisions.
Job Requirments
Specified Skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal abilities, with a proven capacity to collaborate effectively across teams.
Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and compliance.
Willingness to learn from experienced colleagues and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence decisions.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance in a structured organization.
Chartered Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA) or final stage of accounting certification program.
Proficiency in Sage 300 accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
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