Group Senior Financial Analyst – Job Description
📌 Role Overview
A Group Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic insights across multiple business units or a group of companies. The role supports senior management in decision-making, budgeting, and financial planning to drive business performance and profitability.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze consolidated financial reports for multiple entities or business units
- Develop financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term strategic plans
- Conduct variance analysis between actual and projected financial performance
- Provide insights on profitability, cost control, and revenue optimization
- Support senior leadership with data-driven financial recommendations
- Evaluate investment opportunities, risks, and business cases
- Monitor key financial KPIs and performance metrics across the group
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations
- Collaborate with accounting, operations, and business teams
- Assist in audits, financial reviews, and regulatory reporting
🧠 Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
- Advanced Excel and financial software proficiency (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, etc.)
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to handle large datasets and complex financial structures
🎓 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Professional certification preferred (CFA, CPA, ACCA, CMA)
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP)
🧰 Experience
- 5–8+ years of experience in financial analysis or corporate finance
- Experience in multi-entity or group-level reporting preferred
- Prior exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and business planning
⚙️ Work Environment
- Corporate office environment or finance department of large organizations
- High-pressure, deadline-driven analytical role
- Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
- Quality of forecasting and budget accuracy
- Cost savings and profitability improvements identified
- Decision support effectiveness for leadership
- Compliance with financial standards and audit requirements
🔄 Career Progression
Senior Financial Analyst → Lead Analyst → Finance Manager → Group Finance Manager → Finance Director / CFO
