Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Forecasting: Develop and maintain detailed financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and budgeting processes. Provide accurate and timely financial projections and analysis.
- Budgeting: Collaborate with departmental heads to prepare annual budgets, track performance against budgeted targets, and analyze variances. Recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements, key performance indicators (KPIs), and business metrics. Identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and present findings to senior management.
- Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis, performance metrics, and financial summaries. Ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting.
- Business Partnership: Act as a financial advisor to business units, providing guidance on financial performance, cost management, and investment decisions. Support ad-hoc financial analysis and decision-making processes.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with IT and other departments to streamline financial operations.
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Assist in internal and external audits, and implement control measures to safeguard financial data.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA is a plus.
- 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role. Experience in FMCG is preferred.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
