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Senior Financial Analyst

ZainCash.com

Office

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

  1. 1. Annual Budgeting & Forecasting
  2. 2. Budget Control & Variance Analysis
  3. 3. Business Partnering & Data Management
  4. 4. Reporting & Ad-Hoc Analysis
  • Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process, establishing timelines and ensuring alignment across all departments.
  • Maintain and update rolling 12-month forecasts by analyzing financial and operational data to support strategic decision-making.
  • Build robust financial models to underpin budgets and long-term business plans.
  • Conduct monthly Budget vs. Actual (BvA) analyses for operating expenses (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX).
  • Collaborate with department heads to review spending, analyze variance drivers, and identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • Prepare concise, insightful reports and presentations for senior management highlighting key financial trends and performance metrics.
  • Serve as the finance partner for department heads, guiding them in budget development and cost management.
  • Collect, validate, and reconcile financial and operational data across the organization to ensure accurate, realistic budgeting.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and process enhancements.
  • Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reporting packages for leadership and board review.
  • Perform targeted financial analyses and modeling to evaluate new initiatives, investments, or cost-control measures.

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • 3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, budget analysis, or corporate finance roles.
  • Professional certifications (CFA, CMA, CPA) are a plus.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.) are essential.
  • Practical experience with financial planning tools (Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights) or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous.

Senior Financial Analyst

Office

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

Full Time

November 16, 2025