Financial Analyst - Operations

Responsibilities 

Business Acumen 

• Prepare, analyze, and present to their direct team financial performance, trends, and variances. 

• Provide recommendations to resolve ongoing or ad hoc issues. 

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. 

Data Strategy & AI Readiness 

• Help automate and improve processes using automation tool and AI. 

• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with reporting standards. 

• Process Optimization & Automation 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and propose corrective actions. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional analysts to align financial strategies. 

Leadership & Talent Development 

• Contribute to documentation of processes. 

• Share knowledge with junior analysts. 

FP& A  

• Prepare expense variance reports that provide meaningful analysis, in-depth review, and insightful commentary on monthly financial results on a monthly basis. 

• Perform analysis of income statement accounts and provide related explanations according to established templates. 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies and propose solutions or corrective measures where necessary. 

• Provide analytical support for budgeting by organizing the collection and interpretation of appropriate data from all departments within the financial operations group. 

• Provide weekly analyses and reports to support cash flow management for the accounts payable group. 

• Assist the financial operations group in further automating and improving current processes, using advanced skills in Power BI, etc. 

• Perform insightful and timely analyses to investigate and resolve common or one-off issues related to month-end, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory. 

​Qualifications 

Required: 

        •    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,  Finance, Economics, or Business.  

   •   CPA obtained or in progress, or relevant experience. 

        •        2-5 years of experience in finance, FP&A, business analytics, or a related field.

        •        Strong skills in financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis. 

        •        Proficiency in Power BI, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.). 

        •        Ability to work with large datasets and present clear, actionable insights. 

        •        Strong business acumen and ability to challenge operational assumptions.