Financial Analyst at Alpha.Jobs

Company Description

Alfa Smart Agro is a leading Ukrainian manufacturer of plant protection products and micronutrients. Their products rank as the top choice in Ukraine, covering approximately 12,000,000 hectares each season. The company develops and manufactures solutions that help farmers protect their fields from diseases, pests, and weeds while achieving high-quality yields. With a dedicated research and development center, Alfa Smart Agro holds over 30 patents for scientific innovations. Their main production platform, the Bila Tserkva Preparative Forms Plant, serves both domestic and export markets. The company also offers extensive agronomic support to agricultural producers, providing consultancy and effective crop protection systems.

Job Overview

This is a hybrid full-time role for a Financial Analyst within the Planning and Reporting Department. The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring accurate financial data management and supporting strategic decision-making. The role involves close collaboration with the Treasury team, department heads, and other stakeholders to ensure financial alignment with company objectives. The position reports directly to the Head of the Planning and Reporting Department and does not involve direct supervision of staff or cross-functional reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Consolidation: Gather, process, and consolidate financial data related to the company’s investment and operational projects.
• Cost Analysis and Control: Calculate planned cost structures, allocate expenses within cost frameworks, and monitor actual costs to ensure budgetary compliance.
• Management Accounting Oversight: Ensure the accuracy of management (analytical) accounting components, including expense categories, business units, and other analytics, as part of the broader accounting framework.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including Profit and Loss (P&L), Cash Flow (CF), Balance Sheets, and operational expense breakdowns by business direction.
• Budget Analysis: Conduct plan-fact analysis for operational and investment budgets, identifying variances and ensuring alignment with Cost Centers’ objectives.
• Automation Support: Participate in automation projects (if needed), including drafting technical specifications for system enhancements.
• Quarterly Reporting: Compile consolidated quarterly data for use by the company’s accounting department.
• Budgeting Participation: Actively contribute to the company’s budgeting processes and maintain ongoing communication with Cost Center heads regarding plan-fact budget performance.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Fulfill non-recurring analytical requests from Cost Centers as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (mandatory).

Hard Skills (Critical)

• Proven experience as a Financial Manager, Analyst, or Financial Controller.
• Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting principles, with a clear understanding of their purposes.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

Hard Skills (Preferred)

• Experience in drafting technical specifications for programmers.
• Ability to document and describe business processes.
• Familiarity with handling large datasets and performing complex data analysis.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to structure and prioritize information effectively.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Language Skills

• Knowledge of Ukrainian and/or russian languages is highly desirable to facilitate communication and reporting within the company.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Structure: Fixed salary plus monthly performance-based KPIs.
• Probation Period: 3 months, with mentorship provided by the Head of the Planning and Reporting Department.

Work Environment

• Location: Hybrid work arrangement, combining remote and on-site responsibilities.
• Mentorship: During the adaptation period, the Financial Analyst will receive guidance from the Head of the Planning and Reporting Department.
• Team Collaboration: The role requires constant communication with Cost Center heads, the Treasury team, and other departments to ensure alignment with financial goals.

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