Senior Finance Analyst

Responsible for executing the budget, forecast, management reporting and cash flow analysis. Responsible for preparing the detailed variance analysis and capture explanations for variances.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze complex financial data and extracts and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.Execute the planning and budgeting activities and develop financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.Prepare Monthly / Quarterly / Annual financial reporting packs along with variance analysisProvide oversight for the internal cost budgets, ensuring that expenses are in line with approved budgetsChallenge the Operations team on forecast inputs and review variances with clear explanationsSupport the weekly cash flow forecast and perform variance analysisEnsure forecast and budgets are loaded on Oracle Planning Module and are reconciledOversee the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performancesPerforms any other duties as and when required by the supervisor. RequirementsPost qualification degree in accounting (preferably Chartered Accountant)Significant previous experience out of which five years in similar position in large organizationsGood working knowledge of Microsoft, including Excel, is criticalUnderstanding of financial impact of actions and active stakeholder engagementGood communication skills – verbal, written; good presentation skillsExcellent analytical skills, and ability to think on feet / identify salient pointsCapacity to challenge assumptions and come up with innovative solutionsAdditional Information