Sr Financial Analyst

Job Designation
The Senior Financial Analyst will develop, prepare, evaluate, and analyze the complex financial analysis studies in an accurate and timely manner using financial analysis principles; company financial practices plus policies, to resolve intricate financial problems. The role is key to all major Financial Planning & Analysis processes and functions including, annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes, variance analysis, cash flow control, and value-based decision making. The role provides support to the FP&A Manager & other senior management as required and includes, but is not limited to, investment analysis, new business opportunities pricing and costing support, and other ad-hoc projects.
Job Core Responsibilities

Accounting & Controlling Process Support
o Participate in the preparation and analysis of weekly, monthly, and annual revenue and margin forecasting
o Participate in the formulation and analysis of the financial data used to guide operations; participate in the advance development and analysis of policy geared toward the refinement of financial management techniques.
o Support closing activities as required
o Process improvement mindset; play a key role in evolving, improving and standardizing processes
Functional Department Support
o Partner with Program Management function to support internal program reviews and customer requests
o Work closely with Sales & Marketing team to prepare pro-forma financials in support of new contract negotiations
o Participate in the monthly SIOP process as the Finance lead
o Partner with Program Management and Engineering to support and develop Business Evaluation Models for leadership review
A/R & Cash Flow Controlling
o Prepare and review AR & FCF for weekly forecast submittal
o Assist with credit control process and credit limit establishment & maintenance
o Work with Accounts Receivable team to report, analyze, and manage aged debt
Business Controlling
o Prepares, analyzes and reports out on FOC (Free of Charge) requirements for the business
o Provide a detailed analysis of a wide range of varying special project assignments
o Ensure complete adherence to both corporate and statutory financial policies

Job Specifications
Education: Bachelor Degree required in Finance or Accounting. Master Degree in Finance is preferred but not required.
Years' Experience 5 years of professional financial analysis experience
Skills:
Commercial and price development experience with a demonstrable understanding of financial matters and profit drivers
Knowledge of SAP and expert proficiency in Excel
Experience with GAAP
Comfortable with creation and manipulation of large data bases