Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Operations and Financial Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at supporting the VP in our COO Finance team to ensure the smooth operation of our financial and operational processes & associated reporting, ensuring that detailed reports are produced on time and accurately. Key responsibilities include:

• COO Financials: preparation and analysis of monthly and quarterly financial reports for the COO organisation, to include variance & trend analysis including commentary.
• Budget/MYF/MYP: Manage and oversee the budgeting process, including Mid-Year Forecasts (MYF) and Multi-Year Plans (MYP), working with the VP and business leaders to gather information about the operational plans & strategies of the business and build an annual and multi-year plan.
• Flash Reports: Generate and analyze flash reports by pillar and region to provide timely insights into the business units performance and assessment against plan.
• CFO support:
  • for Strategic Projects including budgeting, forecasting , deal model maintenance and synergy tracking.
  • Improve cost transparency through insightful analysis and application of activity based costing and zero based budgeting principles
  • Identification and realization of savings opportunities
• Operations Meetings: attend meetings with the business leaders & VP
• PO Report Reviews & Validations: Review and validate purchase order reports to validate accrual related information.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Review / Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
• T&E Validation: Validate travel and expense reports, identify trends, and assess current v planned position.
• Monthly Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports to support decision-making and provide commentary on your findings.
• Monthly Check-ins with Business Partners: Conduct regular check-ins with business partners to assess performance and address any issues.
• Demand Assessments: Validate budget requests and conduct demand assessments to ensure alignment with plans.
• Efficiency Reviews: Conduct efficiency reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
• OKR/QBR Process Management: Manage the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) data collection process.

Success Capabilities

• Exhibits an exceptional standard of quality which includes attention to detail, organization, problem solving and accountability for excellent results
• A self-starter who approaches work enthusiastically, demonstrates initiative and has the ability to overcome obstacles and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong team player who develops collaborative working relationships with key internal partners
• Possesses excellent written, verbal and organizational skills, and is comfortable interfacing and presenting to senior leadership in a structured and concise manner
• Thrives in dynamic business environment and comfortable with ambiguity and stimulated by business transformation / change as well as capitalizing on value add opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12 - 14 years of experience in accounting, finance or business analysis, preferably in financial services or Technology environment. Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting and report writing.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Proficiency in financial software, Essbase, Smartview and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are an initiative-taking and results-driven professional with a passion for financial and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.