Senior Financial Analyst -FP&A & Commercial Finance

Job Summary

Financial Analyst will support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to enable strategic decision-making and improve business efficiency and profitability. The role will provide financial insights into business performance, trends, risks, project profitability, and cost optimisation opportunities.

The position will play a key role in month-end and year-end closing processes, including accrual reviews, financial reporting, and support for the preparation of audited financial statements. The role will work closely with project, commercial, procurement, and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities to support business strategy and operational planning.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate project performance, investment decisions, and business scenarios.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights, recommendations, and reports to support management decision-making.
• Monitor project financial performance, cost control, margins, and profitability for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• Review project budgets, forecasts, actual costs, and financial risks to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including review of accruals, provisions, and financial adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation of audited financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project, operations, procurement, and commercial teams to collect, validate, and analyse financial information.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities and support initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls, policies, and reporting requirements across projects and departments.
• Provide guidance and support to junior analysts when required.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, commercial finance, or related finance roles.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project-based financial analysis or cost control environments.
• Experience working within large-scale construction, infrastructure, EPC, energy, or similar project-based industries is required.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proven experience in project financial reporting, cost control, profitability analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end closing processes, including accrual reviews and financial reporting.
• Ability to develop financial models and analyse business scenarios, investments, and project performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large financial datasets and provide actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification preferred, such as CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent.