Job Purpose
Financial Analyst supports operational and financial effectiveness by analyzing results, preparing reports, and providing insightful explanations for quarter-end earnings, Forecasts and Plan deliverables.
Primary Job Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Analyze monthly operating variances and summarize key business metrics, comparing actual results to Forecasts and Plans.
- Develop and maintain report to assess historical expense performance and project future outcomes for Planning/Forecast cycles
- Prepare and distribute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial, accounting, and data quality.
- Utilize software tools such as Excel, PowerBI, and other databases to compile, manipulate, and format data.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Participate in operational meetings to gather insights and support management in evaluating business decisions.
- Apply critical thinking to challenge assumptions, identify root causes, and propose innovative solutions.
- Assist operational teams in preparing and managing their budgets.
Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
- Fluent English
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and data interpretation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Strong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge
- Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms
- Experience working in a shared services or multi-site operational environment
- Knowledge of financial reporting standards and variance analysis
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments
Work Environment
Environment/Physical Demands: This position requires incumbents to regularly sit at a desk and operate standard office equipment such as a computer and phone. Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.