Senior Financial Analyst

About ARISE :

ARISE is a pan-African infrastructure and logistics solutions company developing ecosystems designed to make Africa thrive. It was started in 2010 and within a span of a decade, it has grown to have operations with 11 assets in five countries. We identify opportunities in commercial and industrial value chains across Africa, and conceive, finance, build and operate the necessary infrastructure to allow businesses to develop and fulfil their potential. We do this alongside local partners and host governments to ensure that our operations have the greatest impact on the ground. ARISE today comprises three separate companies, namely ARISE Ports & Logistics (P&L), ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP), and ARISE Infrastructure Services (IS).

Position Overview :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Professional to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, analysis, consolidation, and reporting activities, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making and drive business performance.

The role requires 7 - 8 years of relevant FP&A experience with proven technical expertise, strong business partnering, and familiarity with modern financial planning tools (e.G., eMerge, Board, Anaplan, SAP). The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

Location - Gurugram

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Budgeting : Lead preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans in collaboration with business and operational teams.
• Consolidation & Reporting : Manage group-level consolidation (multi-entity, multi-currency, multi-business segments), understanding of intercompany and intracompany eliminations is advantage, and deliver accurate, timely reports to senior leadership, boards, and regulators.
• Financial Analysis : Conduct detailed variance analysis, sensitivity testing, and scenario planning to identify drivers of business performance and recommend actions.
• Business Partnering : Support functional leaders (operations, supply chain, logistics) with financial insights to guide investment, efficiency, and growth decisions.
• Cost & Resource Management : Track costs, allocations, and overhead drivers;

recommend efficiency improvements and monitor ROI of major projects.

excellent Excel skills are a must.

ensure KPIs align with strategic objectives.

Qualifications & Skills :

Education & Experience

prior exposure to industrial, commodities, infrastructure, or logistics sectors is an advantage.

Technical Skills