Role and Responsibilities:
- Support all financial processes and reporting, including month-end, actuals, budget, and forecast of various financial and headcount/resourcing metrics and scenarios/views, as well as variance analysis for the P&A function of the Technology business.
- Dive deep into the Cost Allocations process and ensure reports are insightful, containing commentary on key movements and watch items.
- Create financial review decks for senior management that clearly articulate the financial story and strategy to the F&BM and technology stakeholders.
- Identify and leverage best practices from other tech F&BM groups.
- Create dynamic financial management reporting and partner with Finance & Business Management teams to track and report various financial results and metrics.
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to senior management on a frequent basis.
- Identify opportunities and recommend improvements for increased process and reporting efficiencies.
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in all financial reporting and presentations.
- Adhere to internal compliance policies and other business reporting requirements.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Chartered Accountant/CFA/MBA (Finance) (or similar educational background) with 10+ years of post-qualification experience
- Experience in planning and analysis/financial management / accounting environment.
- Experience partnering in either a Finance and/or Business Management capacity and providing insights/recommendations to senior management
- Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner that tells the story behind financials in a compelling way
- Confident and personable attitude with the ability to face off with senior management at all levels, influence/handle difficult messages, problem solve, and resolve conflicts
- Detail oriented individual capable of completing reporting and analytics accurately, on a timely basis, and in a presentable manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must
- Individual must be able to work independently as well as in a team situation
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi task and handle competing priorities under pressure
- Self-motivated individual to go beyond immediate responsibilities
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint and knowledge of Essbase and SAP preferable
- In depth knowledge and experience preferred with visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Alteryx.