Financial Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

Dashboard Development & Analytics:

- Design and implement sophisticated financial dashboards that provide real-time visibility into manufacturing performance and cost across our global operations

- Create multi-dimensional analytics platforms that integrate operational KPIs, financial metrics, and productivity indicators

- Develop predictive analytics models to forecast manufacturing financial trends and identify future optimization opportunities

- Build scenario modelling tools that assess financial impacts of operational changes, capacity adjustments, and efficiency initiatives

- Design variance analysis frameworks that highlight performance gaps and root causes across our global manufacturing sites

Financial Metrics & KPI Management:

- Establish standardized financial metrics and KPIs for global manufacturing operations

- Develop balanced scorecards that align manufacturing performance with strategic financial objectives

- Create benchmarking analytics to compare performance across plants, regions, and product categories

- Design profitability analysis tools that provide granular insights into product-level and plant-level margins

- Implement trend analysis capabilities to track manufacturing efficiency over time

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Partner with IT to ensure data integration from multiple systems including ERP, MES, and planning platforms

- Collaborate with plant controllers and finance teams to understand local reporting needs and validate insights

- Work with Operations and Supply Chain teams to incorporate operational metrics into financial analysis

- Engage with Manufacturing Excellence teams to quantify financial impacts of continuous improvement initiatives

- Liaise with regional finance leaders to ensure dashboards meet diverse stakeholder requirements

Technical Implementation:

- Lead data architecture design for manufacturing financial analytics

- Develop automated data extraction and transformation processes to ensure data integrity

- Create user-friendly interfaces that enable self-service analytics for stakeholders at various levels

- Implement data governance protocols to maintain consistency across reporting platforms

- Configure alert mechanisms that highlight significant variances requiring management attention

Insights & Presentations:

- Prepare executive summaries highlighting key manufacturing financial trends and opportunities

- Develop visualization templates that effectively communicate complex financial concepts

- Conduct regular reviews with leadership to explain variances and recommend corrective actions

- Create dynamic presentation tools for financial performance reviews

- Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for cost optimization

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field; Master's degree preferred

- 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, business intelligence, or data analytics

- Experience with manufacturing environments in the FMCG/CPG industry highly desirable

- Proven track record developing impactful financial dashboards and analytics solutions

- Understanding of manufacturing cost structures and financial performance drivers

Technical Skills:

- Advanced proficiency in data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)

- Expert-level Excel skills including complex financial modelling and dynamic dashboards

- Experience integrating data from multiple sources including ERP systems (SAP S4HANA)

- Understanding of data modelling concepts and dimensional analysis

- Ability to work with large datasets and implement efficient data processing methods

Analytics Capabilities:

- Strong financial analysis skills with ability to identify trends and insights in complex data

- Experience with variance analysis and root cause identification

- Understanding of statistical concepts for predictive analytics and forecasting

- Knowledge of manufacturing performance metrics and cost accounting principles

- Ability to translate business requirements into analytical frameworks

Soft Skills:

- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly

- Strong data storytelling capabilities to make insights compelling and actionable

- Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional stakeholders

- Proactive problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

- Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning orientation

- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Technical Knowledge:

- Manufacturing cost accounting principles and methodologies

- Standard costing systems and variance analysis

- Activity-based costing concepts as applied to manufacturing

- Financial planning and analysis fundamentals

- Data visualization best practices and dashboard design principles

- Understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers in FMCG industry

- Knowledge of global financial reporting requirements