Senior Financial Analyst

Overview of the role:

The senior financial analyst is tasked with preparing financial feasibility studies and business case evaluations crucial for company performance review. This role involves analyzing key performance indicators, such as the balance sheet and working capital financials, to provide comprehensive insights.

The analyst supports finance, treasury, and tax operations and is responsible for delivering MIS reports that guide business decisions.

Precision and accuracy in reporting are essential to ensure strategic decision-making and stability in existing operations.

What you will do:

Financial analysis

• Develop extensive feasibility models and prepare financial feasibility analysis to present an accurate, complete picture of the operational business or business case, reflecting expenditure, place, marketability, recovery period, and profitability for review and decision by senior management.
• Deliver robust P&L and B/S reporting and analysis, providing timely insight into operational performance and advice on variances, trends, and corrective actions.

Management reporting

• Develop suitable business management information systems (MIS) to encapsulate all key performance indicators: financial, commercial, and operational.
• Provide effective and timely management reports, including financial and operational reports and dashboards to assist business operations, enabling them to manage operations efficiently.

Data collection and analysis

• Collect data from both internal and external resources on various types of costs, income, and expenses.
• Conduct income and expense projections and variance analysis to support financial planning and decision-making.

Key area support

• Support senior management in aspects of finance, treasury, and tax as required.
• Provide timely advice on financial trends and corrective actions to be taken.

Required skills to be successful:

• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Proficiency in management information systems (MIS).
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Excellent numeracy and problem-solving skills.

What qualifies you for the role:

• Postgraduate degree in finance with extensive knowledge of financial management, information systems, financial analysis, treasury, and tax.
• ACA chartered accountant or equivalent certification.
• Previous experience in a similar position within a world-class organization is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with well-developed oral and written communication abilities.