Job responsibilities:
The Functional P&A Junior Associate will assist in various activities related to supporting the CFO groups, including:
- Analyzing performance and forecasts for direct and indirect expenses for the respective business units including building effective relationships with the business units
- Preparing the weekly and monthly forecast tracker submission including clear, concise commentary covering variance analysis and key drivers
- Partnering with business leads to understand risks and opportunities, trend analysis, future impacts and provide conclusions drawn from such
- Collaborating with Office of the CFO teams to prepare accurate forecasts and budget templates for future years
- Assisting in the consolidation of Corporate LOB results for use in management reports and presentations for the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors
- Reviewing and writing financial narrative for senior leadership meetings
- Develop relationships with outside groups (Firmwide P&A, Investor Relations, Corporate Financial Reporting, etc.) to collect and provide information for use in presentations and reports
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Bachelor's degree in business related discipline or equivalent experience required
- Strong technological aptitude, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Essbase skills
- 2 + years of relevant experience desired
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Communication skills - Ability to write and articulate financial results succinctly and efficiently in varying degrees of detail and form depending on the audience
- Organizational ability - Ability to handle numerous deliverables simultaneously, many with critical deadlines. Candidate must be comfortable with frequently adjusting priorities
- Sound judgment and independent decision making are required
- Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects accordingly
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- 1-2 years of experience in planning and analysis and/or budgeting and forecasting preferred