Financial Analyst

Job Type


Part-time

Description

Chipr is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Financial Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be a key player in guiding the company's financial health and future growth. You will partner directly with cross-functional leaders to provide actionable financial insights, build robust financial models, and drive the budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can translate complex financial data into clear strategies to maximize overall profitability.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis: Perform comprehensive financial analysis across various business units to evaluate performance, assess financial risks, and identify emerging market trends. Present complex financial data in a clear, actionable format to executive leadership.
• Budgeting: Drive the annual budgeting process from start to finish. Collaborate with management to establish financial targets, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure alignment with the company's broader strategic goals.
• Forecasting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual rolling forecasting initiatives. Continuously update financial projections based on historical data, market conditions, and operational shifts to ensure accurate cash flow and revenue visibility.
• BvA Review (Budget vs. Actuals): Conduct rigorous and timely BvA reviews. Analyze variances between budgeted figures and actual financial results, identify root causes of discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to keep the company on track.
• ProFormas: Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed pro forma financial statements and models for new projects, potential investments, and business expansion scenarios to evaluate viability and expected ROI.
• Departmental Collaboration & Profit Maximization: Act as a strategic financial partner to various department leaders. Work directly with Department Heads to maximize profit by reviewing departmental expenditures, optimizing operational efficiencies, and identifying cost-saving or revenue-generating opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 years of proven experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a similar analytical role.
• Technical Skills: * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, financial modeling, macros, pivot tables).

Core Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.