Financial Analyst

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day financial analysis support to executive management, including ad‑hoc analyses, scenario modelling and financial insights.
• 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 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, procurements, contracts and policy proposals.
• Support cash‑flow analysis and monitoring to ensure timely availability of funds.
• Assist in financial data consolidation for internal reviews, audits and reporting to oversight bodies.
• 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.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CA (Inter), CMA, CPA, CFA) preferred but not mandatory.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, financial reporting or performance analysis.
• Experience in public‑sector organisations, autonomous bodies, regulatory authorities or donor‑funded projects is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience preparing analytical reports for senior management.
• Familiarity with public‑sector financial rules, budgeting processes and audit requirements.

Required skills

• Financial modeling
• Budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Data analysis and reporting