Financial Analyst

Pakistan Digital Authority; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Digital Authority is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide analytical and decision-support to executive management by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis. The role supports day-to-day decisions, strategic planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring to ensure effective use of public funds and alignment with the National Digital Masterplan.

Key responsibilities include budgeting support, variance analysis, preparing management reports and dashboards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant financial analysis experience.
• Public sector experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day financial analysis support to executive management, including ad hoc analyses and scenario modeling.
• Analyze budget utilization, expenditures, and performance against plans, identifying variances and risks.
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial projections with analytical inputs and data validation.
• Prepare periodic management reports and dashboards highlighting key financial indicators and recommendations.
• Support cash flow analysis and data consolidation for internal reviews and audits.
• Maintain financial models, databases, and analytical tools to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Data interpretation

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related

Professional certifications preferred (ACCA/CA/CMA/CPA/CFA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Purpose of the Position

The Financial Analyst shall provide analytical and decision-support assistance to the executive management by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis. The role supports day-to-day management decisions, strategic planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring to ensure effective utilization of public funds, financial discipline, and alignment with the Authority’s objectives and the National Digital Masterplan.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day financial analysis support to executive management, including ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and financial insights to inform operational and strategic decisions.
• Analyze budget utilization, expenditures, and financial performance against approved plans, identifying variances, trends, and potential risks.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections by providing analytical inputs, data validation, and assumptions analysis.
• Prepare periodic management reports, dashboards, and briefing notes highlighting key financial indicators, risks, and recommendations.
• Assist in evaluating financial implications of projects, initiatives, procurements, contracts, and policy proposals in line with approved budgets and financial rules.
• Support cash flow analysis and monitoring to ensure timely availability of funds and optimal resource allocation.
• Assist in financial data consolidation for internal reviews, audits, and reporting to oversight bodies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Maintain financial models, databases, and analytical tools to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Coordinate with finance, procurement, and program teams to ensure consistency of financial data and assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial rules, regulations, ethical standards, and internal controls, and support transparency and accountability requirements under the Act.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CA (Inter), CMA, CPA, CFA – full or partial) shall be preferred but not mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, or performance analysis.
• Experience in public sector organizations, autonomous bodies, regulatory authorities, or donor-funded projects shall be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing analytical reports for senior management and supporting decision-making processes.
• Familiarity with public sector financial rules, budgeting processes, and audit requirements shall be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Financial analysis and interpretation
• Budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Financial modeling and use of analytical tools
• Understanding of public sector financial compliance and controls
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Professional integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards