Financial Analyst

Overview

• Lead financial analysis and strategy development for a dynamic organization, driving impactful decisions and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with global finance teams to standardize reporting processes and optimize cost allocation methodologies.
• Develop and implement robust financial controls and compliance frameworks to support organizational goals.
• Analyze complex financial data to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and recommend cost-saving strategies.
• Support strategic initiatives through detailed project costing, ROI analysis, and financial projections.
• Ensure adherence to global accounting standards and procurement practices in all financial operations.
• Participate in audits and provide insights to enhance financial processes and compliance.
• Contribute to the development of cost management policies and approval matrices to streamline operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead the creation and management of shared services budgets, ensuring accurate tracking and timely adjustments.
• Implement systematic controls to support procure-to-pay methodologies and corporate overhead management.
• Review and approve financial transactions, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and policies.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to establish and maintain financial controls and approval processes.
• Analyze budget expenditures to identify optimization opportunities and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Support financial audits by providing necessary documentation and insights for compliance purposes.
• Assist in project costing, financial forecasting, and ROI analysis for strategic initiatives.
• Partner with global finance counterparts to standardize reporting categories and cost allocation practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis; 7 years preferred.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, cost allocation, and budget management.
• Strong knowledge of global accounting standards and procurement practices.
• Experience with procure-to-pay systems and developing financial controls.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with global and local finance teams.
• Familiarity with financial audit processes and compliance requirements.