SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Position Overview As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of the company through in-depth analysis, forecasting, and performance monitoring. Your primary focus will be to provide actionable insights to senior leadership, helping to drive key business decisions and improve financial performance. You will lead financial planning efforts, develop complex financial models, and present findings to cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, capable of transforming complex financial data into clear, impactful business recommendations. With a deep understanding of financial trends, you will guide the company through financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes. Your expertise in financial analysis will be crucial in supporting long-term growth strategies and ensuring optimal financial health. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Financial Analysis & Reporting o Conduct detailed financial analysis to provide insights into business performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for growth. o Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights. o Analyze key financial metrics, including revenue, expenses, margins, and profitability, to recommend improvements. • Forecasting & Budgeting o Manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and comprehensive budgets. o Lead financial forecasting processes, utilizing historical data, market trends, and business drivers to predict future financial performance. o Continuously update forecasts to reflect real-time changes in the business environment, ensuring proactive decision-making. • Financial Modeling o Develop complex financial models for scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and long-term business planning, evaluating potential investment opportunities, mergers, or acquisitions. o Provide financial modeling support for new initiatives, including capital expenditures, pricing strategies, and cost optimization. • Strategic Decision Support o Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights that drive strategic initiatives, such as business expansions, product launches, and cost-saving projects. o Deliver actionable recommendations for improving profitability, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency. o Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, marketing, and product development) to align financial goals with business objectives. • Performance Monitoring o Track and analyze financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying variances and working with stakeholders to address any issues. o Support executive decision-making with real-time financial data and insights, ensuring business objectives align with financial realities. • Risk Management o Assess financial risks and opportunities, developing risk mitigation strategies to ensure the company’s financial stability. o Stay informed of industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that could impact the business. • Process Improvement o Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function, leveraging technology and automation to enhance financial reporting and analysis. o Drive the continuous improvement of financial forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring they are efficient, accurate, and aligned with business needs