Financial Analyst - Forecasting (5-6 yrs)

- We are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide accurate and data based information on company's profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity.

- You will research and analyze financial information to help company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements.

Responsibilities:

- Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company's goals and financial standing

- Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance

- Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks

- Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis

- Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models

- Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis

- Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts

- Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data

- Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field

- Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope

- Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function

Requirements and skills:

- Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst

- Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications

- Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages

- Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills

- Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis

- Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments