Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making. The role provides insights into financial performance, trends, and risks to improve business efficiency and profitability.

The position also plays a key role in month-end and year-end closing processes, including review of accruals, financial reporting, and preparation of audited financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support business strategy and operational planning.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial modelling.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate project performance, investment decisions, and business scenarios.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights and recommendations to senior management for decision-making.
• Monitor project financial performance, cost control, and profitability for large-scale construction projects.
• Review monthly accruals and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support preparation of audited financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Collaborate with project, operations, procurement, and commercial teams to collect financial data and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support revenue improvement initiatives.
• Ensure financial controls, policies, and procedures are followed across projects and departments.
• Provide guidance and support to junior analysts when required.

Must Skills

• Must have experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, or EPC project-based industry.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience handling project-based financial reporting and cost control.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ability to analyse large financial datasets and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification preferred (CPA, CA, CMA, CFA or equivalent).
• Minimum 8 years of experience , including at least 5 years in financial analysis or related roles .
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

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