Financial Analyst

Job Description

*Responsible for the preparation of analyses and reports for department managers. Supports the annual budget process, expense and/or staffing forecasts or statistical reporting.Prepares analyses and reports for department managers.Works with assigned organizational unit(s) to develop annual budgets, expense and staffing forecasts, and statistical reporting. Supports month end close.Prepares and consolidates financial data.Prepares statistical reporting, including financial performance, variance explanations, and cost analysis.Executes special projects as assigned., *SkillsUS Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Evaluates US accounting standards to record transactions in compliance with requirements and company policies; assesses the accounting requirements and objectives to determine the implications on the business and communicate to stakeholders with varying financial knowledge.Financial Reporting - Analyzes financial data by evaluating results and solutions to support business decisions; prepares and presents financial information by summarizing data to communicate results in compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations; partners with stakeholders to drive financial performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies.Business Partnering - Collaborates with stakeholders and develops partnerships to drive performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies; influences the organization by demonstrating knowledge of the business to provide guidance to support the decision making process and guiding the business towards positive results and organizational alignment; evaluates business environment using measures to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities. Financial Analysis - Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement; evaluates financial results against targets to communicate conclusions to all stakeholders; ensures integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues. Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.Education, Licenses, CertificationsCollege, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.ExperienceMinimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.1. Have relevant experience in Reporting and handling volumes of requestsfor uploading Financial information in the system; familiar with the month endstretch.2.Carryout month end close activities (Financial Month end close), Reporting, providecommentary and ensure reports are delivered in a timely, periodic mannerwithout any errors.3. Needs to be self-driven to deliver, identify opportunities for efficienciesand automation.4.Have periodic calls with stakeholders to ensurecomplete alignment on expectations, incorporate changes if any, training ofresources to ensure continuity.Must be willing to stretch during Month end close.Skills :Knowledgeof Oracle, Excel, BI tools if any would be an added advantage.Problemanalysis and problem-solving skillsGoodknowledge of Excel & Presentation skills

Keyskills :
reportingfinancebasisaccountscustomer relationsgenerally accepted accounting principlesus accountingfinancial dataannual budgetsbudget processwork processesproblem solvingequipment supply