Senior Financial Analyst

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst will support critical financial processes such as planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance assessment to aid strategic business decisions. This position offers in-depth insights into financial results, market trends, and potential risks aimed at driving efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the processes of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with business strategies and operational requirements.
• Perform comprehensive financial analyses including variance analysis, trend evaluation, and complex financial modeling.
• Create and sustain financial models to assess project outcomes, guide investment choices, and examine various business scenarios.
• Analyze financial information and present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Oversee financial performance, cost management, and profit margins of major construction projects.
• Review monthly accruals and contribute to the month-end and year-end closing routines.
• Assist with preparing audited financial statements, ensuring adherence to accounting norms and guidelines.
• Collaborate extensively with project management, operations, procurement, and commercial departments to gather accurate financial data.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and executive presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and support initiatives to enhance revenue.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and procedures across projects and organizational units.
• Mentor and guide junior financial analysts as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven background in large-scale construction, infrastructure, or EPC project environments.
• Extensive expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and conducting variance analyses.
• Proficient in financial reporting and cost control specific to project environments.
• Deep knowledge of month-end and year-end financial closing operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret large financial datasets efficiently.
• Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with financial analysis software.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CMA, CFA or similar qualifications are preferred.

Experience Requirements

Applicants should possess at least 8 years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of 5 years concentrating on financial analysis or equivalent functions. The role demands adaptability to dynamic, project-focused environments.