Financial Analyst
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for preparing comprehensive financial reports, managing budgets, and conducting variance analysis. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional departments to align financial goals with business strategies. The incumbent will also support financial closing processes and maintain sophisticated financial models to aid in decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts
- Perform variance analysis and provide insights
- Support financial closing and data accuracy
- Monitor KPIs and identify trends
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting
- 3+ years of FP&A or accounting experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP
- Experience with ERP software
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts.
- Perform variance analysis between actual and budgeted performance and provide actionable insights to management.
- Support the financial closing process and ensure data accuracy in financial systems.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends to support operational decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments (e.g., procurement, sales, operations) to align financial targets with business goals.
- Maintain and improve financial models to support strategic investment and capital expenditure decisions.
- Assist in compliance audits and ensure financial practices adhere to local regulations and company policies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting (experience in marine or manufacturing industries is a plus).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, financial modeling).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CFA) or pursuit thereof is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in ERP software is an added advantage.