The Financial Analyst will develop and support complex financial and operational objectives and/or strategy (i.e. standardized reporting, financial planning)
Prepare monthly financial reporting package for the Software & Analytics division, providing detailed business explanations behind variances against forecast, budget and prior year for Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows.
Gather data and perform analytical review of actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year at varying levels of Software & Analytics division and across different information systems for functions and business segments.
Analyze financial performance, prepare monthly variance to forecast and present recommendations to business unit management and operators.
Develop, prepare and present specialized reports, forecasts, profitability analysis, pricing analysis, other ad-hoc projects and complex financial models.
Support the annual budget process including creation of financial models and budget presentation and explanation.
Financial and operational planning, projections and budgeting process, including data management, analysis and reporting. Develops and coordinates financial forecasts and plans in support of the business unit’s operational and strategic objectives.
Bachelor Degree in Accountancy; CPA is REQUIRED.
For Junior Financial Analyst: At least 3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, variance & trend analysis, budget forecasting, profit and loss analysis, with a strong understanding in preparing financial statements
For Senior Financial Analyst: At least 5 years of strong experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, variance & trend analysis, budget forecasting, profit and loss analysis, with a strong understanding in preparing financial statements
General accounting background is a plus
Strong analytical skills and comfortable with large, complex data sets, legacy systems etc.
Advanced Excel user including Pivot Table, Macros, and complex formulas.
Working knowledge of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and Oracle is a must.
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in managing goals through collaboration and teamwork and leading financial reporting, financial variance analysis, product line analytics, and product development analyses, and close process.
Demonstrated ability to apply GAAP, systems and process knowledge to business issues.
Demonstrated ability to gather and assess relevant information and come to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions.
Must be willing to work in BGC, Taguig on a Night Shift schedule