Finance Analyst

A) Variance Analysis
· Analyze actual financial performance against budget, forecast and prior year, investigating and providing detailed explanations for discrepancies, and suggesting path forward
· Analyze financial variances and provide commentary on key drivers.
· Prepare weekly flash reporting for review with Senior Management.

B) Performance Management
· Monitor company performance by analyzing revenue, expenses, and profitability
· Analyze current and past financial data and operational KPIs (trends, costs, revenues, and departmental productivity) to provide monthly performance reports
· Encourage financial accuracy and operationalize internal policies.
· Utilize financial and operations systems (e.g. SAP, HFM, Power BI tools) to extract data and improve decision making capabilities

C) Forecast, Budget and Strategic Planning
· Collaborate with department heads to facilitate quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
· Coordinate and prepare annual Strategic Growth Plan (SGP) with Finance Manager and Director

D) Operational Support
· Implement automation or efficiency improvements in financial reporting and data collection tools
· Working with company department heads to review their spending and provide financial guidance.
· Develop internal strategic relationships to create opportunities, improve performance and solve business problems

E) Financial Modelling
· Financial modelling for CAPEX and new business opportunities (ROI and NPV analysis), assisting the Finance Director in this role.

F) Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems
· Adhere and support company’s safety and health policies.
· Support plant-wide activities (Internal quality audit, Safety Programs, Health Programs, 5S etc)

Education / Experience:
· Possess academic or professional degree in Accountancy, Economics, or Banking or with relevant job experience.
· Minimum 6 years working experience in financial analysis. Corporate finance or a similar analytical role would be an advantage.
· Preferable senior position with strong analytical skill and able to work under pressure
· Technical Proficiency.
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables). Experience with complex formulas, macros and financial modeling is an advantage.
o Experience in working with Modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, Epicor, Syteline, Dynamics 365, Glovia).
o Familiarity with data visualization tools like Anaplan, Tableau, TM1, or Power BI.
· Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into clear, concise summaries