Financial Analyst

Purpose of the Position
The Financial Analyst shall provide analytical and decision-support assistance to the executive management by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis. The role supports day-to-day management decisions, strategic planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring to ensure effective utilization of public funds, financial discipline, and alignment with the Authority’s objectives and the National Digital Masterplan.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day financial analysis support to executive management, including ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and financial insights to inform operational and strategic decisions.
• Analyze budget utilization, expenditures, and financial performance against approved plans, identifying variances, trends, and potential risks.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections by providing analytical inputs, data validation, and assumptions analysis.
• Prepare periodic management reports, dashboards, and briefing notes highlighting key financial indicators, risks, and recommendations.
• Assist in evaluating financial implications of projects, initiatives, procurements, contracts, and policy proposals in line with approved budgets and financial rules.
• Support cash flow analysis and monitoring to ensure timely availability of funds and optimal resource allocation.
• Assist in financial data consolidation for internal reviews, audits, and reporting to oversight bodies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Maintain financial models, databases, and analytical tools to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Coordinate with finance, procurement, and program teams to ensure consistency of financial data and assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial rules, regulations, ethical standards, and internal controls, and support transparency and accountability requirements under the Act.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CA (Inter), CMA, CPA, CFA – full or partial) shall be preferred but not mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, or performance analysis.
• Experience in public sector organizations, autonomous bodies, regulatory authorities, or donor-funded projects shall be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing analytical reports for senior management and supporting decision-making processes.
• Familiarity with public sector financial rules, budgeting processes, and audit requirements shall be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Financial analysis and interpretation
• Budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Financial modeling and use of analytical tools
• Understanding of public sector financial compliance and controls
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Professional integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards