Financial Analyst, Planning & Project Management recruitment
A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR RESUME SUBMISSION. PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AT BOTTOM OF JOB POSTING.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Office of the Chairman, the Financial Analyst is a creative thinker who enjoys tracking key project and business unit timelines and deliverables, on-going measurement of ROI for working capital investments, conducting competitive research, participating in the development and advancement of business strategy and solving analytical problems. This position will contribute to the company's vision, strategic objectives and execution plan serving as a vital link between the Office of the Chairman and the Company’s operating segments; helping turn insights, financial measurements and metrics into competitive advantages and developing actionable tools for rapid execution. Willingness to travel internationally for IT project management responsibilities (up to 50% First Year, 10-15% thereafter; predominantly UK-based travel)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
IT Project Management within the Strategy Team:
- Tracking project milestones and deliverables including calculation of ROI for all IT projects.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members including operating segment Finance Directors and Chief Executives.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from each project team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas.
Financial Analysis within the Strategy Team:
- Maintain complex financial and valuation models
- Collect and analyze information and data to develop/evaluate potential growth opportunities and strategies
- Assist in the development of strategic and analytical frameworks and models that may pertain to specific market, business or competitive analyses; develop work plans to execute analyses laid out in such frameworks (including project timelines, data requirements, specific steps)
- Develop reports and presentation materials that effectively communicate financial performance, financial risk and financial strategy for the Company’s Board of Directors and other key business stakeholders
- Lead and support key phases of strategic and operational planning process, including scenario modeling, preparation of consolidated financial plans and ROI analysis of key business initiatives
- Conduct business analyses, including financial, customer portfolio, market and competitive analyses; experience in identifying relevant data and collecting such data from public and private sources
- Prepare and reconcile financial reports and related support for external and internal management, including variance and ad hoc financial analysis
- Assist management with the development of global accounting initiatives and participate in special assignments designed to gather data and ultimately improve operational efficiencies
- Provide ad hoc and ongoing decision support to Company executives by engaging in data analysis and research
- Perform monthly market and competitive analysis including analyzing interim performance results of key competitors to develop summary-level reporting/presentations to communicate key takeaways to senior management
QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Management Science
- 5+ years experience in a finance or analyst role with clear progression; prefer past experience with public accounting, major consulting firm or publicly-held B2B company a plus
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications; top-tier proficiency with MS Excel is an absolute requirement. MS Access experience a strong plus. Experience/knowledge working with data warehouse reporting tools.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability “to see and manage the big picture”
- Ability to collect data from multiple sources, interpret, and analyze to report to upper management
- Proven success in being self sufficient and working with limited direct supervision
- Detail-oriented, willingness to work hands-on with limited resources
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Commitment to work with aggressive deadlines
- Ability to work across many geographies, brands, reporting segments and with all levels of management
HELP US CUT THROUGH THE CLUTTER
A cover letter is mandatory with your resume submission.Resumes received without an accompanying cover letter will not be considered.
Let us explain! Your education and work experience are only part of our selection process. Your ability to mesh with our culture, meet productivity expectations and quickly become an integral “we can’t live without you” part of our team is paramount. Please help us understand you better by directly answering the following questions in your cover letter; they are designed to ensure our hiring decision is a “Win-Win” for both you and the Company:
- What is the primary reason you are interested in this career opportunity?
- Briefly describe the most complex financial analysis/planning project you have completed.
- Describe the most advanced skills and proven capabilities you have with MS Excel.
- Describe your work ethic.
- Do you have any impediments to international travel on short-notice or for prolonged periods (i.e. approximately two to three weeks in duration)? If so, explain.
- What is your availability for an in-person interview the week of November 28ththrough December 2nd?
- If offered the position, how soon are you available to start?
- What is your salary requirement? Provide your salary history for the past three years; please break base salary apart from any incentive-based compensation.