Senior Financial Analyst

What you ll do

• Cost Analysis and Optimization:1
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis for the Product Engineering Centre, identifying areas for potential cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Develop and monitor cost allocation models for accurate tracking of expenses to projects and departments.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting:
• Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the Product Engineering Centre.
• Collaborate with engineering and operational leaders to ensure alignment of financial plans with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and control operating expenses, ensuring adherence to budgets.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare detailed financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), cost trends and variances.
• Present actionable insights to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to enhance the understanding of financial data.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a financial partner to engineering and project teams, ensuring financial considerations are incorporated into operational planning.
• Support cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving cost efficiency and resource utilization.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and reporting systems within the Product Engineering Centre.
• Lead or support automation and digitalization efforts to enhance financial transparency and efficiency.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and internal controls.
• Monitor financial risks and propose mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational assets.

What experience you need

• Education: Chartered Accountant, Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a cost center or
• engineering/product-focused organization.
• Prior experience with cost optimization in R&D, product engineering, or manufacturing is highly
• desirable.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in financial modeling, cost analysis, and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Workday).
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.

What could set you apart

• Strategic cost management and efficiency focus.
• Collaboration and relationship-building across functions.
• Financial acumen and ability to derive actionable insights.