Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in group-level financial consolidations, high-quality analysis and insights, and board-level reporting. This role also requires strong FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and financial business partnering, particularly for corporate and head office functions.

Key Responsibilities :

Group-Level Consolidation & Analysis

• Consolidate financial results across business units and geographies to deliver an accurate and timely Group view.
• Analyze business unit submissions to ensure consistency and integrity of group-wide financials.
• Identify key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities at a Group level.

Board & Executive Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
• Develop high-impact management dashboards, KPI tracking tools, and variance analyses with narrative insights.
• Support investor relations, CEO / CFO office, and strategy teams with ad-hoc financial insights.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for Group consolidated financials.
• Provide planning and analysis support for head office functions (e.g., HR, IT, Legal, Corporate Communications).
• Track and report performance against plans, ensuring early identification of variances and action points.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance partner to Group function heads, supporting cost management, project analysis, and value creation initiatives.
• Provide financial input for cross-functional strategic projects and corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with business units’ finance teams to ensure alignment and improve forecasting accuracy.

Continuous Improvement & Systems

• Contribute to the enhancement of FP&A processes, models, and tools across the Group.
• Work closely with IT and data teams to streamline financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Support integration and onboarding of new businesses into group FP&A processes, where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA / CA / CMA / MBA is a strong advantage.
• 6–10 years of experience in FP&A, including at least 3 years in a Group FP&A or corporate finance role within a diversified or multi-entity organization.

Additional Information

• Strong expertise in financial consolidations and inter-company structures.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with BI / reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Hyperion) is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with a proactive and collaborative approach.