Financial Planning & Analysis @ Moneylicious

Job Description

The primary goal of the Sr. Financial Analyst is to gather and analyze financial data to facilitate decision making and provide guidance by making financial recommendations based on the data they have gathered and analyzed. This includes information regarding past company performance against set metrics and cost management. This role requires low to medium complexity environments and taking instructions from a senior manager / manager in the business.

Education Background - A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.

Work Experience -5+ years, preferably in FP&A or Data Analytics. Analytical in their approach and are proactive individuals who can work independently.

Key Responsibilities

Report to Stakeholders

Extract data from financial reports / from various systems to report into the Group reporting system. Perform checks and reconciliations to ensure that the reports from source systems are complete and are accurate, liaising with countries and regional FP&A, before final submissions in the Group reporting system.

Conduct Analysis

Extract data from financial reports to conduct financial, statistical and analysis and identify financial discrepancies and recommend appropriate solutions. Utilize a range of skills to analyze the reports obtained from various departments within the business. Research and analyze costs of projects, departments, and future ventures to provide information and insights about expenses and determine profitability margins. Analyze business controls and recommend solutions to establish adequate controls within generally accepted accounting principles. Conduct budget and forecast/actuals analysis and report on variances ensuring that the projected budget is met and assist with cost reduction initiatives. Conduct investigation and assessments to assist the countries to resolve issues in the reporting. To report any non-compliance issues to the supervisor so that precautionary measures can be put in place.

Prepare Reports

Prepare a variety of financial reports and perform analysis. Prepare presentations and conduct meetings on findings and recommendations with relevant stakeholders. Do financial modelling using various tools and methods, such as spreadsheets, software, ratios, and formulas, based on scenarios and problem statements to support the business

Essential Knowledge and Analytical Skills

• Intermediate to advanced Excel, VBA
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Intensity/Commitment to Task

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Keyskills:   reporting financial analysis continuous improvement strategic planning financial planning