Financial Analyst

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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