Financial Analyst

AreaDuties

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Prepare and update financial models to forecast revenues, costs, profits, cash flows. Assist in budgeting process (annual, quarterly), rolling forecasts, scenario analysis.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Collect, analyse, and interpret financial data (historical performance vs budget/forecast). Identify trends, variances, cost drivers; provide insights and recommendations. Prepare regular reports (monthly, quarterly, yearly) for internal stakeholders.

Financial Modelling

Build and maintain financial models for business cases (new projects, investments, pricing changes etc.). Stress test / sensitivity analysis / scenario planning.

Cost Control & Profitability

Analyse cost structures; identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement. Evaluate profitability by product line / geography / customer segment.

Investment / Business Evaluation

(if applicable) Conduct due diligence for new investments, M&A, capital expenditures. Evaluate ROI, payback periods, NPV, IRR etc.

Risk & Compliance

Monitor financial risks (currency, credit, interest, operational etc.). Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, regulatory requirements.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Liaise with dept heads (sales, operations, product, etc.) to gather inputs, understand drivers. Provide financial insight to support strategic decisions (pricing, product launches etc.).

Tools & Automation

Use and maintain financial software, ERP systems, Excel, BI tools. Automate reporting where feasible; improve data quality and efficiency.