Business Financial Analyst

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for leading and providing expertise to project teams, participating in cross-functional initiatives, and guiding process improvements and policy establishment. The role collaborates with business leaders to influence strategic decision-making and conducts complex financial analysis to achieve objectives effectively. The role also represents the business unit and the organization as needed, builds productive relationships, and mentors lower-level employees.

This role is responsible for driving Business Financial analysis, reporting and consolidation and Financial Planning and Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provides complex and occasionally highly complex financial analysis for a financial function or a business, typically exercising a strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.
• Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.
• Forecasts financial results within a broad scope.
• Leads business initiatives, typically leading analysts across multiple sub-functions within finance.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and engages in the design.
• Represents the business unit during cross-regional or cross- functional planning processes.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts.
• Drive Financial Planning Analysis, consolidation and reporting KPI and financial performance with variance summary to stakeholders

Education & Experience Recommended

• First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., CA) preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of experience as a financial analyst.
• Typically experienced in more than one finance function.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

. Chartered Accountant (CA)

Knowledge & Skills

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Planning
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• Variance Analysis

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Customer Centricity

Complexity

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Disclaimer

• This describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.