Description
Expense Management:- Provide business-driven reporting and value-added analysis of the client's financial results
- Review monthly direct costs of activities, highlighting and providing analysis of variances against the budget to the COO and functions heads. Produce all financials reports (expenses and headcount) and distribute them to the clients
- Analyze the costs and allocation keys of the functions in comparison with the budget and with previous periods, helping to provide justification for the allocated cost to the business heads
- Respond to ad hoc client requests for reporting and analysis
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Assist in the coordination and preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecast processes by:
- Working closely with local metiers and functions heads and Finance Dept teams to collect, review, and analyze all budget and forecast data (e.g. revenues, expenses, headcount movements)
- Inputting the data into Finance systems (Vena, Vinci, Apptio…) and/or advising our clients on their inputs to the systems
- Proactively research and explain all significant variances to budget/forecast.
- Develop and maintain forecast budgetary models and variance analysis for the functions
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, and/or financial accounting and control, preferably within a global financial services company
- BS - Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or other similarly related field of study
- Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, both US and IFRS
- Effective analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities - attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize, respond to time sensitive situations, and work in a fast-paced, and deadline-focused environment.
- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
- Motivation, initiative, leadership, teamwork orientation, and strong work ethic
- Ability to learn quickly
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with MSAccess, macros (VBA) and Essbase are a plus.
Type of Mobility: Local
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Experience Level: At least 2 years
Primary Location: US-New jersey, NJ
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