Contract - Group Financial Analyst (Consolidation & Financial Planning & Analysis)

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly analytical Group Financial Analyst to support a client in group-level financial consolidation, planning, analysis, and budgeting. This role focuses on delivering high-quality group insights, management reporting, and forward-looking analysis to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in accounting principles, consolidation accounting, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Ø  Group Consolidation & Reporting ·        Perform monthly consolidation of group financial results, includingintercompany eliminations and alignment of reporting structures. ·        Prepare and enhance monthly group management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for senior management and stakeholders. ·        Maintain and continuously improve group consolidation models, charts of accounts, and reporting templates to ensure consistency and comparability across the group. Ø  Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting ·        Coordinate the annual group budget process, including consolidation of budgets submitted by business units and operating entities. ·        Support periodic forecasts and long-range planning exercises, incorporating operational, market, and financial assumptions. ·        Partner with business and operations teams to understand drivers of performance and translate them into financial forecasts and scenarios. Ø  Financial Analysis & Decision Support ·        Deliver in-depth financial and performance analysis, including trend analysis, sensitivity analysis, and KPI monitoring across the group. ·        Provide actionable insights on profitability, cost structures, working capital, and capital allocation to support strategic initiatives. ·        Support M&A, investment, and strategic projects through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and post-investment performance tracking. Ø  Systems& Process Improvement ·        Maintain and enhance ERP and EPM systems to support efficient consolidation, planning, and reporting processes. ·        Identify opportunities to improve data quality, automation, and reporting efficiency across group finance processes. ·        Participate in ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives as required. Work Environment ·        Fast-paced, analytical, and performance-oriented environment. ·        Collaborative culture with exposure to senior stakeholders and group-wide decision-making. Job Requirements Ø  WorkExperience ·        Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in group reporting, consolidation, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or corporate finance. ·        Strong hands-on experience in group consolidation, management reporting, and financial analysis. ·        Experience supporting M&A, business combinations, or strategic projects is preferred. Ø  Qualifications ·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ·        CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred. Ø  Skills ·        Strong analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills. ·        Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. ·        Proficiency in ERP, consolidation, and planning tools, with an interest in process and system optimisation. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.