Senior Financial Analyst

Job Summary:The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the FRP & Budgeting Section Head/Senior Manager and is responsible for executing advanced financial reporting, planning, and budgeting activities across all projects and locations. This role plays a critical part in building robust financial models, identifying financial trends, conducting variance analyses, and providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise in financial planning with the ability to collaborate across functions, ensuring the accuracy of forecasts and the continuous improvement of financial control processes.Responsibilities: Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to accurately forecast project revenues, expenses, and long-term cash flows in alignment with corporate objectives Budget Preparation & Control: Support and Coordinate closely with various departments to gather, analyze, and consolidate financial data required for the annual budgeting process, ensuring operations stay within approved limits Variance & Performance Analysis: Perform detailed end-of-period variance analyses (actual vs. budgeted results), identify root causes for deviations, and recommend actionable corrective measures to management Reporting Execution: Prepare accurate, timely, and insightful management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations to support senior management decision-making Strategic Financial Analysis & Decision Support: Support feasibility studies, investment evaluations, business cases, and strategic financial initiatives as required Peer Support: Act as a technical mentor to junior team members, assisting with their onboarding and guiding them on advanced financial modeling and system utilization Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes through automation and optimization using Excel, SAP, and AI & business intelligence tools Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operational and cross-functional teams to explain financial constraints, support data collection, and ensure corporate-wide alignment with financial strategyQualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CMA, CFA, FMVA) or progress toward them is highly preferred Experience: +5 years of solid, relevant in financial FieldTechnical Skills: Mastery of Advanced Excel (macros, complex formulas, structured modeling), PowerPoint & AI tools Hands-on proficiency with ERP systems, especially SAP Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial forecasting techniques, and budgeting methodologies Experience in KPI development, design interactive dashboards, and decision-support reporting Analytical Skills: Exceptional capability to dissect massive data sets, interpret financial trends, and translate numbers into strategic insights Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial peers Adaptability & Drive: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities, meet tight deadlines independently, and quickly adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment. Powered by JazzHRuv237YgtCv