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Finance Analyst

IFS ¡ Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Job Description

We are seeking a process and system driven individual with finance background and an interest in analytics to join our expanding FP&A Budget and Forecast Process team.

In this role, you will report to the FP&A Budget & Forecast Process Owner, providing support to both the Process Owner and the FP&A system owner. Responsibilities include:

  • Provide level 1 and 2 support to the finance community 
  • Manage monthly system administration tasks
  • Perform analysis of forecast and budget submissions for central controls
  • Assist with budget/forecast planning, processes and implementation
  • Drive and support various projects and process changes
  • Contribute to other FP&A activities within the business to drive efficiencies and improvements
  • Support ownership of the Cost Centre Process
  • Manage business communications - system related updates
  • Possess a keen appetite to learn and problem solve

 

 

Qualifications

Qualifications

 

  • Knowledge of finance data domains
  • ERP system expertise, preferably IFS but also in SAP or Oracle 
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to deliver in a fast paced, transformational environment driving change and continuous improvement with a positive attitude and critical mindset 
  • Ability to work under pressure and capable of managing numerous work streams at once
  • Ability to show attention to detail while working with large volumes of data
  • Highly flexible and collaborative personality with high integrity
  • A confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in English language
  • Experience with Power BI report development is desirable
  • University qualification in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent training / proven ability)
  • Experience in the IT industry is preferred, but not essential

Additional Information

  • Assume ownership of personnel planning and Indirect cost forecast – with a desire to drive FC accuracy and build a complete understanding of any variances between ACT//FCT/BUD 
  • Partnership with Market Units and Regional management in tracking their budget, analyzing KPIs, and supporting strategy and key decisions
  • Promote data driven decisions by improving current data infrastructure, processes and analytics
  • Drive continuous process improvement in reporting, processes and forecasting through automation and enhancement of current tools

Company Description

IFS delivers award-winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™.

At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers, but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs.

If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

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