Senior Financial Specialist

Job Description: As a seasoned Senior Financial Specialist, you provide strategic financial expertise that helps organizations optimize performance, strengthen controls, and drive sustainable growth. Your role focuses on delivering high-impact financial analysis, planning, and advisory support to executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: - Lead comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning. - Develop and refine financial models to support decision-making, investment evaluations, and scenario planning. - Partner with business units to provide data-driven insights that enhance operational efficiency and profitability. - Oversee month-end and quarter-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to accounting standards. - Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, recommending strategies to maintain financial health. - Prepare and present executive-level reports, dashboards, and business reviews. - Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and internal control requirements while supporting audit activities. - Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, mergers & acquisitions analysis, and risk assessments. - Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and data quality. - Mentor and support junior finance staff to enhance team performance and capability. Qualification Required: - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) expertise. - Proficiency in Budgeting & Forecasting. - Skilled in Advanced Financial Modeling. - Experience in Strategic Planning. - Knowledge of Risk Management & Compliance. - Understanding of Performance Optimization. - Familiarity with Accounting Principles (GAAP/IFRS). - Ability in Data Visualization & Reporting (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.). - Strong Cross-Functional Collaboration skills. - Excellent Executive Communication abilities. Value You Bring: You combine technical financial expertise with strategic insight, enabling organizations to make smarter decisions, reduce costs, increase profitability, and manage risk effectively. You excel in fast-paced environments where analytical rigor and business acumen drive results.,