Financial Analyst

• Prepare and present financial analyses and reports for department managers.
• Collaborate with assigned organizational units to develop annual budgets, expense and staffing forecasts, and statistical reporting.
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accurate financial consolidation and reporting.
• Analyze financial data, including trends, variances, and cost analysis, to provide insight into the organization s financial performance.
• Execute special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as assigned by leadership.
• Load actual and forecast data into the financial system.
• Prepare and explain expense variances, heightening spending awareness within the organization.
• Provide guidance to business partners to ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategies.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with function leaders to drive P&L, margin expansion, and cost reduction. Influence the organization by demonstrating financial expertise to guide decision-making and improve results.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to provide insights into trends, variances, risks, and opportunities. Use findings to drive business improvement and inform stakeholders.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare, summarize, and communicate financial data to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulations.
• US GAAP: Ensure compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles when recording transactions and communicating financial data to stakeholders.

• Financial reporting and analysis capabilities, with a focus on detailed variance analysis and cost reporting.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools and financial modeling techniques.
• Strong communication skills, able to present financial data clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of ERP systems and experience with data loading and financial consolidation processes.

Experience:

• Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of finance.

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent degree in finance.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented: Ability to tackle new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Develop and deliver clear, effective multi-modal communications to diverse audiences.
• Self-Awareness: Use feedback and reflection to gain insight into strengths and weaknesses for continuous improvement.
• Nimble Learning: Learn actively from new challenges and use both successes and failures for personal growth.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Continuously improve processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Self-Development: Seek new opportunities to grow and be challenged through both formal and informal development channels.
• Values Differences: Recognize and value the perspectives and cultures that contribute to organizational success.

Key Skills:

• Financial analysis, financial reporting, data visualization, and data modeling.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.