Financial analysis and planning expert
we are seeking a highly skilled financial analysis and planning expert to spearhead the financial quarterly forecasts, annual budgeting, and outlook processes for our organization.
this individual will provide critical financial support to senior management, including preparing financial presentations, analysis, and other projects as requested.
the successful candidate will act as the analytical engine, providing insights and support for optimal business decision making while linking operational requirements to organizational expectations.
key responsibilities:
* analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators, including revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures.
* monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance, providing insights and decision-making support to the business.
* oversee and manage the development of budgeting, financial forecasting, and modeling tools.
* drive the financial quarterly and monthly forecast (flash), annual budget, and outlook processes.
* implement and work with business intelligence tools and dashboard reports.
* improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies.
* analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.
* support senior management team and departments heads with in-depth analysis.
* prepare presentations to the senior leadership team.
* ensure all reporting and deliverables are met timely and accurately.
* manage a direct team of analysts, providing best-in-class service to the finance community and business customers while growing the individuals within the team professionally.
engagement manager:
* promote effective communication between finance and business through first-hand knowledge of the business owners, processes, and issues.
* act as the first escalation point for issues that don't get resolved between finance teams and business functions.
* act as an intermediary to ensure close cooperation and effective communication between the business and internal service providers and drive allocation of activities per agreed taxonomies and slas.
requirements:
* bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
* 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or equivalent experience in accounting/finance.
* strong customer and business orientation, with a desire to develop business acumen.
* advanced microsoft excel and powerpoint skills, with one stream knowledge highly required.
* highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
* ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated.
* strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across the organization and work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
* fluent in english, with additional language an advantage.