Analyst - Business Finance - FMCG/Retail/eCommerce

ROLE : Financial Analyst - Business Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

- Financial Planning and Budgeting.

- Management Reporting.

- Analysis of key activities and business metrics.

Key tasks:

- Assist the line managers with the periodic planning and budgeting process.

- Annual Operating Plan.

- Monthly Rolling Forecasting.

- Weekly revised rolling forecasting.

- Prepare periodic financial performance reports highlighting actual vs forecast status for all the key financial metrics for the areas he/she is responsible for.

- Improves financial status by analyzing results and variances; identifying trends; recommending actions.

- Increases productivity by developing automated applications; eliminating duplications; coordinating information requirements.

- Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analysis, and recommendations.

- Analyze variances and explore potential problems with line managers. Make appropriate recommendations and advise of the impact on the business.

- Perform as a business partner to executives and senior management driving positives outcomes.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

- Reporting Skills, Financial Skills, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Financial Diagnosis, Analyzing Information, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Planning and Strategy.

- CA or MBA is preferred.

- General Attributes

- Able to manage change and risk.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate financial issues with non-finance professionals and volunteers.

- Problem solving ability.

- Strong team player.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Good planning and organizational skills.

- Prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.