Financial Analyst
Mission Statement for the
Role:
Drive financial excellence
by crafting and delivering essential Finance KPIs, offering crucial support to
core business functions such as Commercial and Tech, and conducting in-depth
analysis to elevate business performance by optimizing margins and driving cost
efficiencies.
Overall Responsibility:
Understand the POA
business model in depth, work closely with functions heads, and act as the
financial point of contact, providing necessary financial analysis and support
to the functions as required.
People:
Individual
Contributor
Key SMART Results for A-Player
Successfully
comprehend and articulate the key components of the POA business model,
including revenue streams, cost structure, and market dynamics within the
first 3 months
Collaborate
with the finance team to produce accurate monthly financial statements,
including profit and loss statements, and balance sheets, and support
delivering departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) within the first 3
months
Provide
financial analysis, recommendations, and support to various business units,
aiding in their strategic decision-making processes within the first 6
months
Contribute
to the development and execution of a long-range financial plan, including
revenue forecasts, expense projections, and capital allocation strategies
within the first 6 months
Create
a comprehensive financial reporting package, including executive summaries,
financial statements, and strategic insights for directors, senior management,
and board presentations within the first 6 months
Level of Management
Experience Required (Mandatory & Nice to Have)
A
positive ‘can-do’ attitude is highly valued.
Department stage of
development where this role sits
Scaling.
Key Competencies
Criticality (H, M, L)
Analytical
skills – H
Inter-personal
skills – H
Self-starter
/ motivated – H
Works
well under pressure and is not time bound – M
Can
work well with others – H
Prepared
to listen and challenge – H
Strong
spreadsheet skills as well as an accounting qualification – H
Mandatory Criteria if Any
with no exceptions to hire:
Must
have at least 3+ years experience as an Analyst and can show success
Ideally
a qualified Accountant(CIMA/ACCA/ACA/ CPA)
Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting or Finance.
How To Apply
