Corporate Finance Analyst

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the carry out of financial processes and budget control according to global planning requirements, facilitate timely and reliable information for the decision-making process.
• Consolidate financial information generated and report accurate financial position for a specific period.
• Analyze financial information, actuals as well as budgeted, validate its integrity and facilitate the decision-making process at all levels.
• Budget and financial monitoring of entities in direct responsibility.
• Provide financial information (historical and forecasted) as well as analyses of real variations and tendencies to other departments, markets, or functions, to give awareness on financial issues of company’s interest.
• Guarantee quality, reliability and opportunity of financial information through the analysis and coordination with finance.
• Perform product cost analysis and validate the rationale of deviations.
• Coordinate month end closure activities.
• Build strong business relationship with related teams and departments.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree educated with professional accountancy qualification in progress (CA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Relevant experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Be incredibly coachable and open to learning
• Understanding of other functional areas, . HR, Procurement, Marketing
• An ability to work effectively with all levels of staff within the company and external parties
• Ability to handle large volumes of information and present it in an accurate and relevant format.
• Problem solving ability is essential
• Ability to work under pressure and keep to tight deadlines
• MS Excel proficiency
• SAP, BPC knowledge is preferred, but not a must.