Financial Analyst

Job Description of FP&A Financial Analyst

Job Title:

Financial Analyst

Location:

Head Office

Grade Level:

2

Department:

FP&A

Reports to (Title):

FP&A Manager

Direct Reports:

-

Job Purpose

The Financial Analyst will provide analytical and financial analysis support for the various projects within the Group.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Financial Analysis

• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking, and process analysis
• Critically analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements to HOD
• Consolidate and analyze financial data, considering company’s goals and financial standing
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• Conduct investment appraisals on capital projects using world class assessment tools such as NPV, IRR and ROI

Business Analysis

• Perform market and competitive research, data mining, business intelligence and valuations
• Provide support in planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely provision of the financial models necessary to support business strategies
• Timely provision of the analytical and analysis reports
• Timely preparation of the investment appraisal analysis

Knowledge Requirements

• Demonstrates good research, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Competent in software programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel and power point
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Demonstrates commercial and economic awareness, including an awareness of global economic factors that can influence the Food & Beverage and QSR industry
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated
• Knowledge of written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Professional Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or related field

Membership of the ACCA, ACA or any other related professional qualification is required.

-Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as financial analyst, or similar role.

-Experience in a Consulting firm in a similar role is an asset

Decision Expectations

• Acts on defined procedures and decisions
• Enforces agreed decisions
• Conduct cost/benefit and other types of analyses
• Explain and defend recommendations to management and stakeholders

Working Conditions

The Job holder typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend or evening work. This role is largely office-based, as it involves a lot of research work and analysis.

Contacts and Purpose of Contact

Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts)

Purpose of Contact

• Heads of Departments
• Operations Managers
• Key job holders in the department

• Exchange or provide information
• Obtain, clarify, and discuss information
• Present, discuss information and problems
• Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas
• Deal with influence or motivate subordinates
• Promote, justify or settle highly sensitive matters

External Contacts (most frequent contacts)

• Service Providers/ Vendors