Business Support and Financial Control Analyst- 3-6 Months Contract

Job Purpose:

Supporting the business with financial analyses, budgeting / forecasting, variance analyses, management reporting and financial business cases (a.o. investments, insource vs outsource). Focus on creating added value in order to improve decision making and streamlining processes.

Accountabilities:

• Develop financial models and conduct analysis using a broad range of quantitative tools and techniques.
• Analyse and report actual revenues and costs; prepare root-cause variance analyses reporting to management on periodic basis (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Identify and develop process improvements in conjunction with finance stakeholders and/or business.
• Conduct ad hoc revenue and cost analysis for (senior) management in Finance.
• Identify and develop in conjunction with business KPl's and report them on a regular basis
• Ensure financial accounting reporting is in sync with corporate / finance definitions and reports
• Optimize reporting process of route profitability (if applicable), financial accounting and management reporting
• Review annual budget submissions in-line with key management strategies/targets.
• Control spend to ensure cost of sale targets are achieved and recommend measures.
• Review business case proposals generating incremental revenues or cost reduction, including CMC submissions.
• Review contracts / agreements for financial compliance.
• Consolidating and analysing financial results of departments on a monthly basis and yearly during the budgeting process.
• Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the manager of the Business Finance department.

Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 4 years of job-related experience

.Skills:

Essential

• Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must, as is the ability to work effectively and interact with employees at all levels across the organization.
• Strong eye for details and analytical skills with the ability to review variances, analyze and interpret data, understand business cycle and their impact on the profit and loss account.
• Excellent Command of English language.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Access and Power Point.
• Must have excellent organizational ability to be able to set priorities, handle multiple responsibilities /work interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information.
• Able to add value to internal customer
• Innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem-solving skills required

Preferred

• Good knowledge of internal finance system.
• Knowledge of cost centre accounting, preparing budgets and forecasts.