Description
We are seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to lead and advise on critical business initiatives, oversee analysts across finance sub-functions and geographies/organisations, and drive financial management by analysing, reporting, and reconciling financial and operational results.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to provide expert counsel to business leaders.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and advise on crucial business initiatives, leading several analysts across sub-functions within finance and across geographies/organisations
- Support the business in ensuring that capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company
- Perform highly complex financial analysis for a financial function or business, utilising a unique understanding of the business to achieve objectives effectively
- Collaborate with business leaders to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making
- Drive process improvements and policy development initiatives that impact the function globally
- Provide information and counsel in the areas of controls, budgeting, and planning, return on investment decisions, and the development of overall business plans and strategies
- Represent the business unit during cross-regional or cross-functional planning processes
- Contribute innovative ideas and may lead large cross-functional teams, exercising independent judgment to solve unique and complex problems impacting the business
- Act as a functional manager within area of expertise, developing strategy and setting functional policy and direction
- Provide mentorship and guidance to lower-level employees, thus ensuring the realisation of operational and strategic plans
Education & Experience Recommended:
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence
- Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field
Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
Knowledge & Skills:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Automation
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analysis
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modelling
- Financial Planning
- Financial Services
- Financial Statements
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Internal Controls
- Investments
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Process Improvement
- Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
- SAP Applications
- Variance Analysis
Cross-Org Skills:
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure, 11 paid holidays, and additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave