Key Responsibilities :
- Financial Planning & Forecasting :
- Lead the preparation of annual budgets, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts to ensure alignment with corporate goals and financial targets.
- Develop detailed financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, HR, etc.) to gather insights and data for accurate forecasting and planning.
- Ensure that financial assumptions and forecasts are realistic and take into account market trends, business conditions, and internal goals.
- Budget Management :
- Oversee the budget process, ensuring all departments provide accurate financial data, and make necessary adjustments to align with overall company objectives.
- Analyze variances between budgeted and actual financial performance, and work with department heads to understand discrepancies.
- Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and help departments meet their budget targets.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis :
- Generate and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, providing insights on key performance indicators (KPIs), profitability, and financial trends.
- Perform in-depth variance analysis between actual results and forecasts, identifying root causes of deviations.
- Analyze financial results and identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and optimization.
- Strategic Decision Support :
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making and company growth initiatives.
- Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and financial modeling to evaluate potential business decisions or new projects.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, or investment opportunities through financial due diligence and post-acquisition performance tracking.
- Cash Flow & Working Capital Management :
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity metrics, ensuring the organization maintains adequate financial resources to meet operational needs.
- Work with the treasury team to forecast and optimize cash flows.
- Cost Management & Profitability Analysis :
- Evaluate cost structures across the business and recommend strategies to improve profitability.
- Lead cost-saving initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and providing data-driven solutions to reduce operational costs.
- Process Improvement & Automation :
- Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and reporting tools to increase accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to implement financial automation tools or ERP systems that streamline FP&A workflows.
- Stakeholder Engagement :
- Act as a trusted advisor to department heads and executives, providing financial insights and guidance to improve business performance.
- Prepare presentations and financial dashboards to communicate financial results and strategies to non-financial stakeholders.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Finance , Accounting , Economics , or a related field. MBA or CPA is a plus.5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ideally in a corporate finance or FP&A role.Proficiency in financial modeling , budgeting , forecasting , and variance analysis .Advanced proficiency in Excel , with the ability to build complex financial models and reports.Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is highly desirable.Strong understanding of accounting principles , financial statements , and cost accounting .Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.Skills Required
Power Bi, Tableau, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting