• Works within the Finance department of a corporation, financial institution, or consulting firm.
• Collaborates closely with finance, accounting, IT, and business operations teams.
• Supports strategic decision-making by analyzing financial data, processes, and systems.
• Reports to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• May be involved in projects such as budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, process improvement, and system implementations.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics to support business decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Gather and document business requirements for finance-related projects and system enhancements.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend solutions to optimize financial operations.
• Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities with data analysis and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to implement and test new financial systems or upgrades.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects and initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather requirements and communicate findings.
• Provide training and support to finance staff on new processes or systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes affecting finance.
• Budget preparation twice a year.
• Budget controlling on all functions on monthly basis

Candidate Profile:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (Master’s or professional certification such as CFA, CPA, or CBAP is a plus).

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or a related finance role in retail, trading or similar industries.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and financial software.

Soft Skills:

• Critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, effective communication, and time management.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with requirements gathering and process mapping.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python) is a plus.
• Experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is preferred.