Financial Analyst

Responsibilities :

MPS Financial Analyst

Position Title – MPS Financial Analyst                                                                                                                                                                               

Team Manager - No                   

Department – Finance

Position Function Summary

This role is responsible for planning and budgeting, as well as providing all financial information required by the MPS  & CSS Business Stakeholders. It serves as the interface between Sales and the Service teams, offering financial advice to drive operational excellence and enhance profitability.  It plays a crucial part in developing strategic plans and annual budgets for the MPS/CSS division and aids managers in reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

 Primary Role Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
    - Prepare MPS (Managed Print Services) Profit and Loss (P&L) statements in collaboration with the  

Financial Controller, Finance Manager, and Service Manager.
  - Provide key business insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
  - Prepare yearly Plan and required Outlook for MPS/CSS
  - Generate revenue reports as required
  - Complete all monthly reporting responsibilities for submission to APHQ.
 

• Process Documentation and Improvement
    - Document current processes and improve existing documentation where necessary.
    - Identify and document changes for process improvements.
   
• Revenue and Profitability Analysis
    - Conduct volume/price/mix analysis specific to MPS Hardware (HW) revenue.
    - Prepare narratives explaining variances to Outlook/Guidance and Plan for all P&L lines.
    - Perform customer profitability analysis, providing explanations for unprofitable accounts and

     suggesting improvements to increase profitability.
  - Provide monthly analysis of actuals versus outlook for responsible areas, highlighting any

risks and opportunities.
 

• Reporting and Business Support
    - Develop and update regular reports to assist information flow and enhance business understanding.
    - Assist Sales and Operations teams to drive profitable and efficient processes, helping to eliminate roadblocks from the proposal stage to deal implementation.
    - Liaise with the Shared Services Centre for month-end postings, ensuring entries are booked as required.
    - Provide assistance to Shared Services as needed.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Presentation skills
• High degree of analytical skill, including using spreadsheets and queries to gain access to data in the various internal systems.
• Highly developed data manipulation, interpretation, and relational skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting management and dealing with adhoc reporting/requests
• Possesses advanced skill level on MS Excel with demonstrated ability of lookups, pivot tables and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP ERP is desirable

Experience

• Prior experience in the IT industry.  At least 2-3 years’ experience in an accounting/analyst role.
•  Financial modelling experience.

Qualifications

• Accountancy Graduate, CPA preferred but not a must.
• In-depth Analysis with ability to pick up abnormal trends
• Proactive to resolve issues / remove roadblocks
• Intermediate knowledge in Excel applications
• Has background in budgeting/planning and forecasting.

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