Financial Analyst I

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Reporting and Analysis:
- Perform financial reporting and support monthly P&L analysis and financial forecasts
- Support in monthly/quarterly financial closing activity in close co-ordination with business and accounting teams
- Closely monitor and control Capex and Opex budget for the business.
- Evaluate and question the Capex & Opex requirements and continuously benchmark cost productivity for the business
- Facilitate financial review meetings with business groups and work with business managers to ensure effective finance and cost management.
- Assist in Measuring and reporting progress on key goals for the business team in a timely manner
- Measuring and monitoring of metrics for new business initiatives
- Provide inputs for monthly and quarterly business reviews in a timely manner. Facilitate the business reviews with data analysis and follow through with business leaders on actionable items for improving business metrics over a period of time
- Perform ad-hoc business analyses, and financial modeling. Present recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions, and planned future initiatives
- Perform headcount planning and forecasting
- Partnering with the Global leadership team to develop strategic multi-year or long term operating plans
- Business partnering with various finance vertical (Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable) to ensure procedures and controls are routinely applied whist performing accounting and operation. Produce standardized reports for price and quantity variance in AP/AR. Work in partnership with
- Execute and drive KPI metrics for business and operation performance
- Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them
- Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended.
- Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended.
· Participate in recruiting efforts. Continually raises the bar.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Strong working knowledge of advanced excel.
- Experience in COGNOS and SQL is a strong plus for this role.
- Experience using Oracle Financial Applications (Preferred)
- Retail industry experience (Preferred)
- Experience in a business partnering role
-An eye towards continuous process improvement, including the ability to innovate and simplify both finance and operational processes

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

CA, CPA, CWA or MBA in finance with 5+ or more years of post-qualification experience in Month end closing of Books of accounts and Reporting & analytics.

- Proven expertise managing, evaluating, analyzing data quickly and creating meaningful business reporting
- Strong financial acumen
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Exceptional interpersonal skills — including written and oral communication skills.