Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to oversee and drive financial reporting, analytics, and forecasting. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial results, key business metrics, and investor and Board reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of financial performance drivers, business growth metrics, and effective stakeholder communication.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly tracking, reporting, and analysis of key financial drivers:
- MoM and YoY revenue growth by business channel, segment, and revenue line
- Gross margins, EBITDA, NPAT, ARR, LTV, CAC
- Cash flow forecasts, liquidity ratios, and cash barometer
- Cost center reporting and management view reporting by allocation
- Trend analysis (MoM, YoY, PCP, 5-year trends)
Business Metrics & Market Guidance
- Track and analyze key performance metrics for market guidance, including:
- Number of pay slips/timesheets, client count, and churn
- Sales pipeline analysis and statutory revenue conversion
- CAGR and other growth metrics
Strategic Reporting & Presentations
- Prepare investor decks and Board presentations with key financial, operational, and business metrics.
- Develop monthly Board packs with standalone and consolidated financial views, including variance analysis vs. budget/forecast.
- Provide clear commentaries on key drivers, issues, and highlights for management review.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the Group’s budgeting and forecasting process, including 3-way budgets (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) across 22 legal entities.
- Conduct monthly cash flow forecasts and prepare consolidated projections.
Financial Modelling & Analytics
- Perform financial modeling, scenario analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making and business growth.
- Conduct sense checks and provide performance analytics.
Process Improvement & Project Involvement
- Support continuous process improvement in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Engage in finance projects, including chart of accounts changes, general ledger mapping, system migrations, and process automation.
- Enhance reporting decks for better insights and analysis.
- Assist with pricing analysis, billing support, and client revenue data analysis.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Support M&A activities, including due diligence and data room preparation.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Educational Background: CA, CPA, or MBA qualified.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in IT, start-ups, or SaaS companies.
- Preferred: Experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, or M&A.
- Financial Acumen: Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, and/or Anaplan is a plus.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to stakeholders.
- Mindset: Highly motivated, adaptable, hands-on, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.