Financial Analyst

Conducted detailed P&L reviews and strategic variance analysis, ensuring accurate financial classifications across GL accounts and cost centers; delivered insights that boosted financial reporting accuracy by 8% and provided recommendations for cost allocation efficiency. Worked closely with operations and manufacturing teams to execute cost runs in SAP for newly created Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accurate standard costing, which improved product pricing and margin analysis. Designed and delivered monthly billing and intercompany financial reports, improving compliance with transfer pricing structures and creating transparency for leadership decision-making. Enhanced month-end close processes by recording manual transactions for sales and production, reducing closing timelines by 10% and enabling leadership to access financial insights faster. Compiled and presented Purchase Price Variance (PPV) trend analysis to senior managers, identifying root causes such as outdated standard costs and supplier pricing discrepancies; collaborated on corrective actions that reduced mismatches and simplified cost control. Conducted variance analysis on actual financial results versus forecasts using SAP and Excel, identifying key cost drivers and improving forecast accuracy by 8–12%.

Partnered with leadership on annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting, aligning department-level spending with corporate targets; improved forecast reliability by 11%, supporting more accurate business planning. Developed and maintained Power BI dashboards to visualize key financial metrics, enabling senior management to make informed decisions based on real-time data. Utilized Excel for financial analysis, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and macros to automate monthly variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Delivered in-depth financial statement analysis (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow), identifying trends and variances that informed executive decision-making during quarterly reviews. Performed detailed cost analysis to identify inefficiencies, providing actionable recommendations to improve cost control and drive savings across departments. Engaged with cross-functional teams to analyze new business initiatives, reducing risk exposure and improving financial planning precision by 7%.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including procurement, operations, and sales, to interpret financial data that supported key decisions in homebuilding project planning and supply chain management. Participated in preparing and analysing financial reports, identifying cost and revenue trends to support senior leadership reviews and strategic adjustments. Monitored the Accounts Payable inbox daily, responding promptly to internal and external inquiries related to vendor invoicing, payment status, and document discrepancies. Supported vendor invoice processing by validating invoice data, performing three-way matching between purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices, and ensuring accurate posting within SAP. Researched industry benchmarks on housing project cost structures, preparing comparison reports that guided leadership in evaluating pricing strategies and competitive positioning. Assisted in documenting and improving internal financial processes, reducing manual reconciliation errors and helping standardize reporting practices across multiple projects.