Financial Reporting Analyst

As a quantitative Financial Analyst at our Fortune Global 500 organization, you will be responsible for supporting general accounting activities while adhering to our defined strategies, policies, and procedures. Your key role will involve playing the central part in preparing and presenting financial data to management for informed decision-making. Additionally, you will create financial models and pro-formas, develop supporting tools, carry out operational reporting, and conduct trend analysis to aid in strategic planning. Your responsibilities will also include actively supporting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analytics, and reporting. You will be tasked with conducting detailed variance analysis to compare actual performance against budget/forecast and identifying trends and key drivers. Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) like revenue growth, gross margin, operating expenses, and working capital will be an essential aspect of your role. Furthermore, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, sales, and operations, to provide valuable financial insights for decision-making purposes. Your role will also involve supporting month-end close activities, including accrual calculations, journal entries, and reconciliations. Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables and formulas, is a must, along with the ability to work with PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office Applications to create documents, reports, and presentations. Prior experience in financial analysis and reporting, coupled with a Bachelor's degree or MBA in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, is required for this position. Being well-versed in BI tools like Power BI, dashboarding, and report preparation will be an added advantage. The ideal candidate for this role should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders, and demonstrate a high level of energy, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently to achieve set goals and targets within specified deadlines. Adaptability to flexible working shifts is also necessary to meet the demands of the role. As a permanent employee at our organization, you will be part of a culture committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you are ready to embrace this challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we invite you to explore your potential with us at UPS.,