Description
We are seeking a Senior Analyst, Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. As a Senior Analyst, you will support the financial close process through analysis of variances against budget, forecasts, prior year actuals, key business drivers, and initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain processes to ensure effective and timely generation of regional revenue forecasts and budgets.
- Develop engagement and reporting processes between RHQ, Divisions, Corporate, and various functional groups.
- Support the development of business plans and work to develop the annual plan and budget process.
- Incorporate accurate data upload into Hyperion budgeting and forecasting tool.
- Compile, complete, and submit the Preliminary Budget Review Template and CEO Review Template.
- Generate pertinent performance information and analysis on key business drivers of revenue, expense, contra, etc.
- Identify and communicate risks and opportunities.
- Support preparation of management reporting packages and financial presentations.
- Respond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis.
- Develop and improve in-region and corporate financial analysis and reporting.
- Collaborate with Regional Business Development team to include analysis of underpinning assumptions.
- Provide leadership and guidance to Divisional Finance teams on use of Hyperion for revenue forecasting.
- Apply strategic understanding of business dynamics in regional markets and competitive forces.
- Support continuous reviews of existing processes to assess operational efficiency.
Requirements:
- Chartered Accountant or CPA or MBA Finance.
- Experience in financial roles with advanced knowledge and experience with all phases of financial planning and management.
- Good knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and experience with financial systems/applications (e.g., Hyperion and Oracle).
- Good understanding of reporting, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering success while operating in a team environment.
- Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong strategic thinking and business understanding.
- Strong relationship management and networking skills.
- High intellect with good commercial acumen and a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Ambitious, highly driven, and motivated.
- Maturity to challenge ideas and balance opportunities and threats.