Financial and Business Analyst at George Houston Resources Limited

George Houston is currently seeking to recruit suitably experienced and qualified Financial and Business Analyst for our client, a reputable Quick Service Restaurant company Located in Ikeja, Lagos State

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To collect data, review current customers, analyze market trends, run the numbers and create detailed reports highlighting the overall profitability of the business.
• Develop strategies to improve sales productivity for the organization.
• Analyze financial data and create financial models that align capital and resource allocation within the business budget. 
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews that drive fresh initiatives for financial planning and business intelligence systems.
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis and provide financial forecasting
• Collect and examine Company data, review budgets and expenditures, evaluate pricing structures, and compare sales productivity and goals to identify industry trends and help determine ways to improve sales procedures.
• Examine monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports to identify sales patterns and areas for improvement, comparing actual sales data to revenue projections and expectations.
• Develop reports showing expected sales and the potential effects of new strategies to aid in decision-making.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executives and other company leaders. The reports will include data on market performance, competitor research, and general sales trends. Provide recommendations on increasing revenue, eliminating weaknesses within the Company’s sales ecosystem, meeting sales goals, and improving marketing and promotional efforts in certain sectors.
• Tracking and monitoring expenses and deciphering ways to increase value and minimize spend
• Analyzing a wide variety of financial information relating to the organization
• Evaluating sub brand performance and suggesting opportunities for optimization

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in accounting, business administration, economics, statistic or finance. 
• Masters and certifications in related fields will be an advantage.
• Strong mathematical, research and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong projection and forecasting skills
• Strong quantitative skills, expert problem-solving abilities and adeptness in the use of logic.
• Must be responsible, reliable and trustworthy required to work with minimal supervision at times
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel. Experience in more advanced data analysis tools is an advantage.