Financial Analyst Full Time

ROLE PURPOSE:

Prepare, review and present variety of complex financial data for review by Management along with commentary and recommendations. Assist in forecasting and planning cycles and develop tools for improving reporting functionality and accuracy. Take full responsibility for month end close activities specific to allocated entity / markets. Key to succeeding in the role is to work cross functionally as a team and drive the business forward to ensure budgets are achieved whilst providing analysis key to decision making. Role will require flexibility to support Multi region timing during month end process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze and report the financial results of periodic operations including revenues, margin analysis, and product line profitability, operating profit and balance sheet activities
Perform internal financial reporting, financial analysis, trend analysis, variance analysis, forecasting and budgeting, financial controls, balance sheet & P&L analysis, inventory analysis, special projects & ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests
Track operational results versus targets. Assist management in optimizing working capital and resolution of causes of variances
Participate in annual operating and capital budget process, assisting the monthly closing, forecast updates and budget consolidations
Support the decision making process with daily reporting and analysis requirements relating to monthly operating and financial results, sales and bookings reports, monthly inventory turnover, business drivers, as well as written comments for executive presentation
Create and prepare monthly variance analysis, and gap analysis to annual budget, including graphs, charts and root cause analyses
Meet critical business and corporate deadlines such as the monthly accounting close, reconciliations and reporting
Play a key role in the continued development of FP&A deliverables including reporting, budgeting and planning processes by partnering with the business leaders across the company
Identify opportunities for the development and implementation of process improvements in operations infrastructure and processes
Assist in internal and external audit specific queries
Participate with other projects and programs, as directed, for their successful completion
Spearhead process improvements, including product class reporting and tracking key financial metrics specific to the industry
Set up, coordinate and prepare monthly operating metrics/ratios, including preparation of graphs as requested
Ensure integrity of internal financial controls in compliance with regulatory standards and company policy and procedures

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor Degree – Finance /Accounting
3 years of related post-qualification experience – Pharmaceutical / FMCG experience preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Excel – Advanced
SAP – Experience Required
Power BI – Experience Required
Power point – Medium
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis – Advanced
Business Writing – Medium

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

BUSINESS

Information seeking
Business analysis and financial skills
Problem-solving and good judgment
Responsibility and accountability
Initiative
Multi-tasking
Results oriented
Systems thinking
Planning and organisational skills
Focus
Cooperation
Proactive
Responsibility & Accountability

PEOPLE

Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity
Transition management
Capacity for and resistance to Stress
Informal communications skills
Active listening skills
Writing skills
Meeting facilitation
Team player
Value people

SELF

Technical/professional knowledge Industry knowledge
Personal responsibility
Self-assurance
Honesty
Ethical conduct
Curiosity/learning agility
Self-awareness
High standards

ASPEN COMPETENCIES:

BUSINESS

Makes Good decision

Performance Driven

Accountability/Ownership

PEOPLE

Deals with ambiguity/Embraces changes

Communicate effectively

Develops talent, Teamwork & diversity

SELF

Contributes special expertise

Takes action with integrity

Continuously grows & Develops