A Financial Analyst Associate supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. The role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, identifying trends, and providing insights to help management make informed business decisions.
For allocated programmes, you are required to manage the programme budget baseline using standard templates, updating this baseline as new programme components are scoped.
You will monitor spend and the forecasted estimate at complete (EAC), reviewing actuals, calculating variances, and flagging any anomalies that require escalation.
Your role also requires you to support the monthly risk‑management process.
To support business planning you will use programme information to generate forecasts for sales, EBIT, and cash on a monthly basis as well as supporting the Long Range Plan cycle.
At all times you will verify that business controls and processes are being followed, and ensuring audit trails to maintain the integrity of our financial data.
You will also be required to support the annual audit.
Your responsibilities include providing ongoing financial support to the Programme Management Team, answering queries, helping with the pre‑planning of programme activities, and documenting assumptions.
You will also attend and present the financial position at Internal Programme Reviews - preparing concise slide decks, highlighting variances and addressing any stakeholder questions.
In addition, you will run routine financial reports (such as dashboards, variance reports and staffing reports) and respond to any ad‑hoc reporting or analysis requests that arise from senior leadership or the Programme Management Office.
All of these tasks require exercising judgement and problem‑solving skills independently, with periodic review to ensure compliance with objectives and standards.
Knowledge - Applies appropriate principles, theories, and concepts to complete assignments of limited scope. Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.
Problem Solving - Develops solutions to assigned problems of limited scope.
Impact - Completes assignments requiring judgement and discretion
Key Responsibilities
Analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Assist in budgeting and financial planning processes.
Monitor business performance and identify variances from targets.
Conduct financial modeling and profitability analysis.
Support investment, pricing, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Collect, validate, and interpret financial data from multiple sources.
Prepare presentations and reports for senior management.
Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies and regulations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
Required Qualifications
1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related role.
Strong knowledge of financial statements and accounting principles.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with financial planning tools, ERP systems, or business intelligence platforms is an advantage.
Key Skills
Financial modeling and forecasting
Data analysis and reporting
Budgeting and variance analysis
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Attention to detail
Strong communication and presentation skills
Time management and organizational skills
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