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Job brief:
– We are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide accurate and data based information on company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity.
– You will research and analyze financial information to help company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements.
Responsibilities:
– Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
– Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
– Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
– Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
– Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
– Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis
– Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
– Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
– Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
– Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
– Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
Requirements and skills:
– Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst
– Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
– Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
– Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
– Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
– Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environment.