Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify cost management opportunities (processes or expenses) for ensuring improved profitability and sustainable returns for the business;
  • Assist the Group Planning and Performance manager with input into the annual budgeting and forecasting process;
  • Ensure budget & forecast variances are analysed and recommendations are made to correct or improve company performance;
  • Continuously review strategic business initiatives to ensure that they meet the required profitability expectations;
  • Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting to enable effective commercial decision making by the business;
  • Responsible for annual reporting of Group results to external stakeholders;
  • Annual reporting of Group results to external stakeholders;
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting to enable effective commercial decision making by the business;
  • Support business partners with their various ad hoc requests for required management reporting and analyses;
  • Play an effective role in the broader Finance team to ensure collaboration and communication between the functional areas.

Requirements:

  • Relevant Financial qualification – CIMA, CFA, CA (SA) or equivalent;
  • A minimum of 5 years’ commercial experience (preferably within a retail environment);
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similar financial/analytical role;
  • Proven working knowledge and experience in developing and producing clear financial management information;
  • Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel;
  • Experience in developing and interpreting financial models to define key profit drivers;
  • Extensive experience in analysing financial information and ability to make clear recommendations for improvement.