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3 Jan 2025

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Officer at Digaf & Micro-Credit Provider SC

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Job Description

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Officer

Responsibilities

A senior financial planning and analysis officer is directly reporting the CFO.

A senior financial planning and analysis officer’s role may include:

  • Evaluating financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with planning, budgets, and forecasts
  • Developing financial models to support business valuation, planning, and forecasting
  • Evaluate & Support capital structure & capital budgeting decisions and recommend
  • Presenting recommendations to the CFO, management and executives
  • Contributing to strategic business decisions
  • Perform financial forecasting and budgeting to support business planning and decision-making processes
  • Evaluate historical, current, and market financial data & trends to discern the company’s financial condition and contribute to strategic business decisions
  • Developing financial KPIs which will be used to assess the success of both the business and the financial strategy
  • Creating, updating, and maintaining financial models and detailed forecasts of the company’s future operational performance
  • Supporting CFO in communicating financial strategy issues and recommended changes to senior management and the Board
  • Supporting the strategic planning and strategic initiatives of the company, including acquisitions and investment appraisal, by providing financial planning and modeling skills
  • Supporting and contributing to the production of the five-year business plan and financial strategy
  • Work closely with the other finance operation & reporting team to ensure accurate financial reporting, planning & analysis information used & delivered
  • Evaluating the profitability of different business units, products, or services to guide strategic decisions.
  • Assisting in the budgeting process, analyzing budget variances, and recommending adjustments as needed.
  • Providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions, such as mergers and acquisitions, investments, or cost reductions.
  • Analyzing financial data to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and accessible way.

About You

Requirements

The core requirements of a Senior Financial Analyst typically encompass a combination of advanced financial knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate financial insights into strategic guidance.

Here are some of the key requirements:

  • Extensive Experience: at least 4-6 years of experience in financial analysis or a related field, demonstrating a track record of translating financial data into insights and strategic guidance, more than 3 years in senior position
  • Financial Knowledge: Deep understanding of financial principles, including financial modeling, profitability analysis, budgeting, and financial feasibility, reporting
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Microsoft Excel Expertise: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, valuation and analysis and presenting it with different graphs & formats
  • Business Acumen: A solid understanding of business operations and strategy, and the ability to align financial analysis with the organization’s goals
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
  • Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail, ensuring the accuracy of financial reports and analyses
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex financial challenges and provide strategic guidance
  • Education: Bachelor degree/MA’s in Accounting, Finance, Business & related fields
  • Communication: Good managerial and communications skills
  • Language Skill: Excellent command of spoken and written English
  • Project management: The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
  • Fast-paced environment: Experience working in a fast-paced environment


Method of Application

Interested applicants should apply within 10 days via mail using by referring the position  [email protected]




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