Senior Analyst FPA

Job Description

Education (if beyond High School or equivalent) : College degree in Accounting or Finance Experience Target (in this job or a related function/field) : 3 to 5+ years, Financial Planning & Analysis or Reporting & Analytics or accounting experience. Skills : (identify essential skills required, and identify additional skills that enable success in performing this job) Business Expertise Should have experience in Financial Analysis, Annual Budgeting and Forecasting activities Should understand the BPO space, understand the details of the financial functions Should have a good firm grip of the subject and help / assist the stakeholders in making the right decisions Should be able to strategize and create reports / analytics for stakeholders Problem Solving Leadership skills and ability to work with various teams; should be able to forge meaningful and well established relationships with the global leaders Must possess analytical skills. Responsible for advanced problem solving and must filter, prioritize, analyze and validate information. Must analyze and resolve issues in a variety of complex situations and diverse activities. Interpersonal & Leadership Skills Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal/collaborative, facilitation/presentation and influencing skills. Ability to put together information in a structured manner; building the business case, white papers etc. Should be able to build solutions, drive consensus across stakeholders and help them make the right choices Success in developing and making compelling written/oral proposals. Ability to drive change initiatives, with good understanding of the principles of change management. Ability to be hands-on and also work on strategic projects. Problem-solving, conflict resolution, consulting, motivation and negotiation skills. Assertive with a can do attitude. Attention to detail. Excellent time management skills. Excellent planning and organizing skills, especially prioritizing multiple projects/tasks Accounting technical expertise, including research, applying appropriate/consistent accounting treatment, consolidations/eliminations, financial statement preparation, equity accounting and exposure to foreign currency translations. Experience in Budgeting and Forecasting. Strong system skills, including prior experience with data extractions and ability to work across diverse financial systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.). Proficiency with Excel and Access including links, macros, database development and forms. Strong communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Knowledge/Abilities : (describe type and level of knowledge or ability needed to perform essential job functions and those that enable success in performing this job) Strong technical accounting knowledge. Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Ability to analyze new accounting pronouncements a plus. Ability to document processes and policies Attention to detail. Commitment to deadlines. Ability to provide leadership across own department and others departments. Special Certifications (if appropriate--identify if required to perform the job or just preferred): CA Inter or MBA