Job Purpose:The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function by delivering high-quality financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support strategic and operational decision-making. This role focuses on creating financial models, analyzing financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights to improve profitability, cost efficiency, and financial performance.
Key Accountabilities:- Financial Planning & Forecasting: Support the development of the annual budget and rolling forecasts in alignment with business objectives. Prepare detailed financial models and forecasts based on operational and financial data. Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical trends.
- Performance Analysis: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze financial and operational trends. Conduct variance analysis and identify risks, opportunities, and cost optimization areas.
- Strategic and Operational Decision Support: Develop financial models to evaluate business initiatives such as store expansion, pricing strategies, and investment opportunities. Support ROI and profitability analysis for capital expenditures.
- Financial Reporting and Compliance: Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management review. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal financial policies.
- Benchmarking and Market Analysis: Analyze internal performance and benchmark against industry and competitors. Monitor external factors.
- Process Improvement and Systems Support: Support implementation and enhancement of financial planning and reporting tools.
