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Description
As a Financial Analyst in our Finance team, you will spend each day defining, refining and delivering set goals for our firm. You will be responsible for partnering across the firm to provide financial and strategic analysis, oversight, and coordination of budgeting and forecasting. You will be responsible for a wide range of activities including financial control, forecasting and budgeting, analysis of financial/business metrics, delivery of weekly/monthly/quarterly management reporting, development of new reporting capabilities (eg dashboards), and advising the line of business CFOs on how to increase profitability and efficiencies. You will be responsible for one of our key financial measures such as revenues, expenses, headcount, or profitability modelling, where you will be expected to deliver value-added financial reporting and analysis, and assist with strategic direction and decision making. You will be expected to provide leadership across the FP&A teams, and interact regularly with the FP&A Managers, the line of business CFOs and peers across Finance & Business Management and the business. Job Responsibilities Calculate and consolidate month-end results, forecasts for the remainder of the year, and budgets for future years. Perform variance analysis to understand key drivers of results and provide commentary explaining changes from prior forecasts and budgets. Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports of results and drivers for senior management. Enhance controls and streamline processes, introducing automation where possible. Work on projects to drive global consistency and create synergies across the team. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a subject of a technical nature Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint Inquisitive, enthusiastic and diligent, and capable of challenging peers Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly Highly motivated and able to thrive and think clearly under pressure and tight deadlines Integrity in handling highly sensitive and confidential information Team player with the ability to be respected as a trusted partner for the Business, Finance, and FP&A Teams
