Financial Commercial Analyst

This role involves managing and overseeing the financial planning, analysis, and accounting functions across multiple departments including Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Business Development. The candidate will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making and business growth. They will collaborate with various teams to consolidate data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the role includes managing accounting operations, internal controls, audit coordination, and cash flow optimization, while leading and mentoring the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, manage, and update budgets across functions such as Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Business Development.
- Forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance, including variance analysis against targets.
- Develop financial models to support new center setups, product launches, and expansion plans.
- Analyze spending trends to identify inefficiencies and areas of concern across departments.
- Break down marketing and operational expenses into per-customer metrics, cost centers, and specific activities.
- Recommend budget reallocations based on performance indicators and evolving business priorities.
- Monitor sales, marketing, and business development initiatives by comparing actual results to targets.
- Track conversion funnel metrics, pricing impacts, and campaign ROI to support revenue optimization.
- Collaborate with teams to consolidate and analyze data for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.
- Ensure timely and cohesive reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) for each department and location.
- Maintain baseline financial and operational metrics to facilitate accurate forecasting and benchmarking.
- Assist the General Manager – Commercial with data analysis and insight generation for strategic initiatives.
- Prepare clear, data-driven reports and summaries to inform key business decisions.
- Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and support long-term planning.
- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and prepare financial statements such as profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws, regulatory requirements, and statutory filings.
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage annual audit processes.
- Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard financial integrity and minimize risk.
- Develop and maintain management information system (MIS) reporting frameworks for senior management.
- Lead budgeting versus actuals variance analysis from an accounting perspective.
- Manage cash flow planning, liquidity, and working capital optimization.
- Drive improvements in financial reporting accuracy, automation, and process efficiency.
- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support business growth.
- Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and external stakeholders as required.
- Support the implementation of financial systems, ERP tools, and reporting dashboards.
- Build, mentor, and oversee the finance and accounting team to ensure high performance and continuous development.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- 6 to 8 years of experience in financial analysis, commercial strategy, or business analytics.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with experience using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems and CRM/ERP software (e.g., QuickPay, Odoo).
- Solid understanding of key financial and operational metrics including ROI, CAC, LTV, per-seat cost, occupancy, and burn rate.
- Sharp analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial data with integrity.

No preferred qualifications or benefits were specified for this role.