Finance and Budget Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate departmental budget submissions.
• Prepare rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and financial performance reports.
• Own monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting, including P&L analysis.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve profitability, reduce costs, and support strategic decision‑making.
• Conduct investment analysis, financial modeling, market research, and economic trend assessments.
• Monitor market conditions, industry benchmarks, and economic indicators to support business planning.
• Manage and optimize financial processes within Oracle Fusion ERP.
• Identify opportunities to automate finance processes using tools such as Oracle Fusion, Power BI, AI solutions, and advanced Excel.
• Support finance operations, including reconciliations, fixed asset management, transaction reviews, and revenue analysis.
• Act as a backup for accounting and operational finance activities, including month‑end close, AP/AR oversight, and audit coordination.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards, internal policies, and audit requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

Chartered Accountant or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) – or equivalent professional qualification. Candidates with part‑qualified status (finalist) will be considered subject to demonstrated experience.

Minimum 4–6 years of post‑qualification experience in a finance, investment analysis, or financial planning & analysis (FP&A) role.

Demonstrated experience in leading or supporting annual budgeting cycles, rolling forecasts, and variance reporting.

Hands‑on experience in financial modelling, DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and investment appraisal.

Preferred:
Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion Finance modules (GL, budgeting, financial reporting). Experience as a power user or implementation participant is a strong advantage.

Proficiency in Excel (advanced), Power BI or equivalent BI & AI tools. Experience in automating finance processes using macros, Power Query, or ERP reporting tools is highly desirable.

Sound understanding of IFRS standards and their application to financial reporting in an investment or real estate context.

English (professional proficiency required).