Overview
A Finance Analyst plays a crucial role in the financial planning and analysis of an organisation. The position involves gathering, interpreting, and utilising financial data to support strategic decision-making, optimise business performance, and ensure financial health. Finance Analysts work closely with various departments and report to senior management, providing insights and recommendations based on thorough data analysis
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and budgets to aid management in decision-making.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Conduct variance analysis between actual results and budgeted/forecasted outcomes, highlighting reasons for discrepancies.
- Support business planning by modelling different scenarios and assessing the financial impact of strategic initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for stakeholders, board meetings, and external auditors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure data integrity.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, cost reduction initiatives, and risk management strategies.
- Create and manage SOWs in Fieldglass and publish weekly reports
- Create and manage POs and publish weekly reports Ensure cross -charges are carried out at regular intervals and publishing details forecast reports
- Ensure timely invoice clearance and payments
- Publish weekly and monthly finance reports with accurate forecasts
- Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of financial information at all times.
- Working closely with Stakeholders and cross functional finance teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related field (CA, MBA in Finance preferred).
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or a similar analytical role (entry-level positions may accept freshers with strong academic records).
- Software and technical know-how is a plus
- Ability to work in excel, Fieldglass etc., is an advantage
- Experience managing a P&L is a plus
- Professional certifications such as CFA, CIMA, or ACCA are an added advantage
