Financial Analyst

Responsible for providing accurate financial reporting and analysis to support business performance and decision-making. Responsible for assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario evaluations while ensuring data integrity. Responsible for partnering with internal teams to deliver actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and profitability. Perform duties in accordance with Malia Group policies and procedures. On Business Assessment & Performance Analysis Partner with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to understand business drivers, challenges, and opportunities Ensure timely and accurate month-end closure and submission of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow reports, and related narratives Conduct variance analysis vs. budget and prior year, identifying root causes and providing actionable recommendations Perform profitability analysis by product, channel, market, and customer; highlight opportunities for cost optimization and margin improvement Track trends in sales, margins, expenses, and working capital, issuing alerts and follow-ups for deviations until corrective action is taken On Budgeting, Forecasting & Scenario Planning Support the preparation of bottom-up budgets and quarterly reforecasts, ensuring realistic assumptions and scenario planning Assist in simulations, feasibility studies, and strategic projects to validate operational and financial decisions Conduct sector research and benchmarking to strengthen planning assumptions and support management recommendations On Commercial & Operational Support Collaborate with operations teams to optimize stock, receivables, and cash flow, and support successful launches, brand acquisitions, or capacity upgrades Provide insights to improve gross margins, cost efficiency, and pricing decisions Contribute to decision-support dashboards and performance monitoring tools to facilitate timely business actions On Data Quality & Reporting Automation Maintain accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data in SAP and reporting systems Support automation of recurring reports to free time for deeper analysis and insights