Financial Analyst (CA)

About the job

Role Requirement • Partners with the various FP&A teams and mid-management by working collaboratively to achieve a common goal. • Takes the lead in building forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, economic and external factors, etc. Understands & interprets the numbers and proactively thinks about the analysis that will help the business units. • Understands and interprets variance analysis results to help business units take proactive action. • Continuously improves accuracy by identifying errors as well as aligning to key drivers and identifying variance root causes. • Analyzes consolidated results and partners closely with Business Operations and Business Finance to understand material variances to budget and historical trends. • Monitors accuracy and predictive validity of existing models (e.g. relevance of metrics or business drivers included in forecast). • Runs operating plan models and incorporates guidance received on validated assumptions; assists in the preparation of the results, forecasts, and operating plan presentation / deliverables. • Provides analytical support; conducts research as required. Produces and distributes ad hoc reports/mines and assimilates related data as directed for use in planning and forecasting activities. • Drives ad-hoc analysis projects to help the business units. • Creates analytical tools and models for driving process efficiencies. • Drives the compliance/data governance process surrounding the data to ensure accuracy at the source system. • Complies with all departmental/financial operations policies and practices. Technical Skills • Intermediate to Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel® (both in terms of formulas & functions; knowledge of VBA would be a plus). • Generates reports with customized data parameters to aid decision making. • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Powerpoint®, Microsoft Access®. General Skills • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Positive Attitude. • Excellent Problem Solving and Analytical Skills. • Focus on Innovation and Creativity. • Takes initiative on personal development. • Flexible and adaptable to Business needs and contingencies. • Good Team Player. • Experience in an operational/analytical role mandatory.

Requirements

• Forecast Models
• Variance Analysis
• Analytical Tools

Qualifications

• CA

Preferred Technologies

• Forecast Models
• Variance Analysis
• Analytical Tools