Finance Analyst Intern

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support strategic financial planning and business decision-making. The ideal candidate will analyze financial performance, optimize costs, improve profitability, and provide management with timely financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyze profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability.

Cost Analysis

• Analyze manufacturing costs and product-wise profitability.
• Monitor raw material costs, production efficiency, and inventory valuation.
• Recommend cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Compare actual performance against budgets.
• Investigate variances and recommend corrective actions.

Business Performance

• Prepare customer-wise and product-wise profitability reports.
• Analyze export market profitability by country.
• Support pricing decisions and margin improvement.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital expenditure projects.

Cash Flow Management

• Monitor working capital requirements.
• Forecast cash flow and liquidity.
• Optimize inventory, receivables, and payables.

Management Reporting

• Prepare dashboards and MIS reports for Directors.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Support strategic planning and business expansion decisions.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Coordinate with auditors and finance teams.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and company policies.
• Assist in financial due diligence and risk assessment.

Data & Automation

• Develop Excel-based financial models.
• Improve reporting automation using Power BI or similar tools.
• Work closely with ERP systems to improve financial reporting.