| Job Description |
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 analyse financial information to help
company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor
financial movements.
Consolidate and analyse 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 analysing 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.
Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics
tracking.
Analyse financial data and create financial models for decision
support
Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership
reviews
Analyse past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and
make recommendations for improvements
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial
reporting
Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analysing actual results
with plans and forecasts
Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies
and procedures
Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for
optimization
Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making
comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and
materials
Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of
standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting
tools
Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and
valuation comps
Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and
models
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is mentioned in virtually any financial
analyst job description; familiarity with data query/data management
tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects)
Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication
skills
Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
Experience working with, and presenting to, senior executives
Excellent communication and presentation skills; be comfortable
interacting with executive-level management
Strong financial modelling experience
Grow financial performance through analysis of financial results,
forecasts, variances, and trends
Create recommendations to be presented to management and executives
Develop financial models to support valuation, planning, and
forecasting
Aid in the capital budgeting and expenditure planning processes
Reconcile existing transactions through cross-referencing of incoming
and outgoing data
Conduct comparable analysis and market research to support internal
financial analysis
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of financial instruments, market
conditions, and trends
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