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.