Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Scale / Grade: Grade-8

Organization: Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA)

Total Vacancies: 1

Job Type: Contract

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Required Qualification: Purpose of the Position The Financial Analyst shall provide analytical and decision-support assistance to the executive management by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis. The role supports day-to-day management decisions, strategic planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring to ensure effective utilization of public funds, financial discipline, and alignment with the Authority’s objectives and the National Digital Masterplan. Responsibilities • Provide day-to-day financial analysis support to executive management, including ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and financial insights to inform operational and strategic decisions. • Analyze budget utilization, expenditures, and financial performance against approved plans, identifying variances, trends, and potential risks. • Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections by providing analytical inputs, data validation, and assumptions analysis. • Prepare periodic management reports, dashboards, and briefing notes highlighting key financial indicators, risks, and recommendations. • Assist in evaluating financial implications of projects, initiatives, procurements, contracts, and policy proposals in line with approved budgets and financial rules. • Support cash flow analysis and monitoring to ensure timely availability of funds and optimal resource allocation. • Assist in financial data consolidation for internal reviews, audits, and reporting to oversight bodies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information. • Maintain financial models, databases, and analytical tools to support evidence-based decision-making. • Coordinate with finance, procurement, and program teams to ensure consistency of financial data and assumptions. • Ensure compliance with applicable financial rules, regulations, ethical standards, and internal controls, and support transparency and accountability requirements under the Act. Qualifications • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CA (Inter), CMA, CPA, CFA – full or partial) shall be preferred but not mandatory. Experience • Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, or performance analysis. • Experience in public sector organizations, autonomous bodies, regulatory authorities, or donor-funded projects shall be preferred. • Demonstrated experience in preparing analytical reports for senior management and supporting decision-making processes. • Familiarity with public sector financial rules, budgeting processes, and audit requirements shall be an advantage. Key Competencies • Financial analysis and interpretation • Budget monitoring and variance analysis • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Attention to detail and data accuracy • Financial modeling and use of analytical tools • Understanding of public sector financial compliance and controls • Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders • Professional integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards

Required Experience: 4 Years