Financial Analyst

DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

Prepares analyses and reports for department managers. Works with assigned organizational unit(s) to develop annual budgets, expense and staffing forecasts, and statistical reporting. Supports month end close. Prepares and consolidates financial data. Prepares statistical reporting, including financial performance, variance explanations, and cost analysis. Executes special projects as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Analysis

• Interpret financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial results against targets and communicate conclusions effectively to drive business improvements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data by investigating variances and implementing corrective actions.

• Analyze financial data to support decision-making through accurate evaluations and recommendations.
• Prepare and present financial information in compliance with regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial performance with organizational goals and strategies.

• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and company policies.
• Assess accounting requirements and their implications on business operations, effectively communicating outcomes to stakeholders at varying financial knowledge levels.

• Support standard costing and pricing processes, including analysis and requirements gathering.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A).
• Prepare and deliver Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Assist in audits and provide financial support for new business opportunities.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or ICWA qualification required.

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Knowledge of costing, pricing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Expertise in financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels.