Senior Financial Analyst Operations

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Analysis

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  Perform financial forecasting, reporting, operational metrics tracking, analyze financial data, analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.

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  Analyze business performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to the Managing Director and Head Office FP&A.

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  Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. 

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  Recommend process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards and provide support for automation on reporting / forecasting tools. 

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  Coordinate between Operations and Finance departments and monitor annual, quarterly and monthly deliverables for internal and external stakeholders. 



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  Administer production, automation and distribution of internal financial reports, compile various cross functional reports at country, regional and site level.

  
  


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  Recommend templates for more advanced reports in line with the industry best practice and align it to our internal requirements.

  
  

  Business Partnering

  
  
  
  
  
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    Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, ensuring that financial insights drive business decisions

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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    Organize monthly finance review meetings, present past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements to the site operations teams.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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    Collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate minor capex investments, pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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    Liaise with the Head Office FP&A team to ensure timely and accurate submission of data.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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    Ensure compliance with corporate reporting requirements and standards.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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    Act as a bridge between the country-level leadership, central finance and corporate services teams to optimize reporting insights / granularity and streamline communication.

  
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Accounting / Finance university degree with certification from FAST approved Training providers 

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  Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA / CA/ ACCA) is a plus.

Minimum Experience:

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  3-5 years’ experience in Financial Modelling and Financial Analyst role each

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  Experience in multinational corporations with matrixed reporting structures is highly desirable

Job-Specific Skills (Generic / Technical):

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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail. 

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  Proficient in advanced knowledge of Excel and proven work experience in a quantitatively heavy role with strong quantitative and analytical competency.

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  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

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  Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

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  Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow while being comfortable dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently.

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  Excellent written and verbal communication including presentation skills; be comfortable interacting with executive-level management.

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  Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning software.

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  Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within tight timelines.