Finance Analyst to Prepare 12‑Month Cash‑Flow Plan
Skills Required
Description
A reliable 12-month cash-flow plan is critical for making confident financial decisions. This role will focus on building a structured model that clearly maps incoming and outgoing cash each month, helping leadership anticipate both opportunities and risks. The analyst will not just crunch numbers but also provide insights that explain what those numbers mean for the business’s daily operations and long-term strategy.
The plan should include detailed assumptions about revenue cycles, expenses, and one-time costs. Forecasting will need to be realistic, supported by historical performance and market conditions. Scenario analysis will be used to prepare for different outcomes, such as slower sales, faster growth, or unexpected expenses, so that decision-makers can see how various situations affect cash flow.
Excel will be the main tool for this project, and the analyst should be comfortable using advanced formulas, pivot tables, and conditional formatting to create a dynamic and easy-to-update model. Strong attention to detail will be required to ensure that every input is accurate, as even small mistakes can skew the entire plan.
Budgeting alignment will also be essential. The plan should not only forecast cash but also tie into department budgets, making sure projected spending is in line with overall company goals. This requires the ability to consolidate information from multiple sources and present it clearly in a single model.
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