Finance Analyst at Tomato Jos

Job Description/ Responsibilities

• Report on financial performance and operational metrics, analyze results, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements. 
• Assist in building multi-year financial models, annual budget and cash forecast for management decision making and business planning
• Drive the implementation of the forecast and monitor performance against plan
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools, various tracking templates
• Analyze cost especially production costs, comparing standard to actual costs, identify wastages and proffer improvement measures 
• Assist with market research, data mining and business intelligence
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Liaise with head of Finance on fund raising activities and provide projective investors with information request. 

Qualifications

• First degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or any other numerate discipline 
• CFA, ICAN, or ACCA is required
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience
• Good business acumen
• Proficient in advanced Excel 
• Proficient in financial modelling techniques
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good understanding and interpretation of financial statements
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting software eg Xero and other ERP