Position overview:
the senior finance analyst is responsible for activities related to a variety of areas, including serving as a key business partner to regional business functions with respect to the financial management of a&p, including cost center budgets/forecasts, variance analysis, and supporting sox controls. This role will also assist with the preparation, analysis, and consolidation of global reports and other ad hoc projects.
key responsibilities:
* financial liaison to regional business partners, including preparing annual budgets, long-term planning, quarterly forecasts, month-end closing processes, and ad hoc analytics.
* support cost center activity and lead quarterly reviews with business partners and leadership.
* complete monthly reporting and analysis on cost center spend, including providing support/explanations for sox controls.
* maintain payroll model for respective cost centers.
* other ad hoc analysis and project support as required.
* support other finance partners in the overall analysis of a&p impact to p&l.
required qualifications:
* professional degree - ba/bs in accounting or finance
* 5+ years of financial analysis and planning experience.
* strong working knowledge of ms excel and basic proficiency in powerpoint & word required.
* strong analytical, communication, and organization skills required.
* strong theoretical and practical knowledge of different financial and analytical techniques and the capability to plan own work and respect deadlines.
* sap experience required, s4 highly preferred.
* us gaap experience, highly preferred.
* ability to take initiative and work independently.
* good communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange complicated or sensitive information.
* 100% bilingual in spanish and english required (spoken and written).
preferred qualifications:
* bw/tm1 experience is desirable.