Finance – Financial Analyst I

MAIN FUNCTIONS
The financial analyst provides financial and analytical support to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, budget monitoring, and informed decision-making. The role supports project and business financial activities by preparing cost reports and forecasts, monitoring expenditures, validating financial transactions, and resolving financial issues in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors. The position operates under defined procedures and guidance, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of financial management processes

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides analytical support in order to deliver financial results.
• Works with internal workers and external vendors to resolve issues and provide ad hoc financial analysis.
• Prepares cost reports including forecasts/outlooks.
• Assists with allocation of funds for projects based on approved budgets and monitors project accounting.
• Validate invoices, expenditures and change requests impacting budgets. Identifies and implements improvements to cost management processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Position is a support role requiring more work direction whereby worker follows generally defined procedures.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, cost control, budgeting, or project finance.
• Basic knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management principles.
• Ability to prepare cost reports, forecasts, financial analyses, and variance reports.
• Knowledge of invoice validation, expenditure monitoring, budget allocation, and project accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, lookups, and basic data analysis.
• Familiarity with accounting/ERP systems and financial reporting tools is an advantage.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.