Financial Analyst

Job Summary:

The role is responsible for financial planning, reporting, and control activities related to HR and workforce costs, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, payroll accounting, and delivering data-driven insights to support HR and overall business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead HR budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, including workforce and people-cost modelling.
• Prepare and deliver timely monthly financial reports, dashboards, variance analysis, and forward-looking insights for HR leadership.
• Manage payroll accounting, month-end closing activities, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to governance frameworks, contract compliance, and cost controls.
• Provide commercial analysis and cost-benefit evaluations to support HR strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and financial discipline across HR finance processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR, Corporate Finance, Procurement, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive financial and employee data.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, with professional certifications such as ACCA, CA, CMA, or CPA considered an advantage.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in Finance, with strong exposure to FP&A, budgeting, or HR-related finance functions.
• Sound knowledge of payroll accounting, workforce planning, and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, along with hands-on experience in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with a proven capability to engage and collaborate across teams.