Job Description
Business Analyst
Office Locations: Colombo & Ja-Ela
We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Business Analyst to join a leading manufacturing organization in Sri Lanka. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about data-driven decision-making, financial analysis, and business performance improvement. The selected candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and business teams to drive operational excellence and support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate business processes and internal controls, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement effective solutions.
- Prepare and monitor product costing, cost analyses, and profitability reports, and recommend cost-control and cost-reduction strategies to management.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Analyze financial and operational data to support strategic business decisions.
- Monitor deliverables and ensure the timely completion of projects and tasks assigned by the Managing Director.
- Conduct business analytics and statistical analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop financial models, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
- Support month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and cost management.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to enhance overall business performance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or CIMA qualification will be an added advantage.
- Professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, CMA, or CA (partly or fully qualified) are preferred.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in business analysis within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in product costing and cost analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
- Strong presentation, reporting, and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your updated resume to [email protected] within 10 days of this advertisement, clearly indicating 'Business Analyst' in the subject line of your email.
