Financial Analysis is responsible for partnering across the firm to provide financial and strategic analysis, oversight, and coordination of budgeting and forecasting. Our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams are 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 (e.g. dashboards), and advising the line of business CFOs on how to increase profitability and efficiencies.

You will analyze, prepare, and reconcile accounting and technical data as well as prepare reports, while always thinking of and devising ways to streamline and minimize cycle times through automated applications and process improvement. You will also help develop recommendations effecting business procedures and operations and maintain financial and reporting systems. In addition, you will assist the department and other team members with special projects or components of other projects as needed.

Job responsibilities 

Produce weekly/monthly/quarterly and ad-hoc reporting of the results and drivers for senior management and work on reporting and monitoring key metrics, driving data quality initiatives, helping define future needs of the functionProduce presentations, analysis and supporting materials for key internal clients including senior management; participate and support ad-hoc special projects and requests as neededDevelop, consolidate and present insightful and robust qualitative and quantitative financial analysis including annual budget, quarterly/monthly forecast variancesCreate, maintain and review financial reporting processes and analyses (both recurring and ad-hoc)Conduct "deep dive" analyses on key issues impacting client to determine root cause and propose solutionsCollaborate with business partners across P&A, lines of business and the firm to ensure timely, accurate and effective delivery of recurring and ad-hoc initiativesCreate efficiencies through automation & process re-engineering, enhance controls and streamlining existing processesBuild and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance/ MBA or a subject of a technical nature Min 4 years of work experience in Financial Services, and/or accounting/controller backgroundAdvanced skills in Excel and PowerPointProficiency with data mining/gathering and manipulation of data setsInquisitive, enthusiastic and diligent, and capable of challenging peersStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearlyAbility to create ad hoc reporting for senior managementProven track record for executing on special projects / assignments, often with little lead time or informationHighly motivated and able to thrive and think clearly under pressure and tight deadlinesTeam player with the ability to be respected as a trusted partner for the Business, Finance, and FP&A TeamsHighly motivated self-starter with excellent time management/prioritization skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely