Project Accounting and Reporting Analyst – VP recruitment

This role forms a pivotal part of the CFO Change COO team. The candidate will be responsible for running day-to-day and cyclic forecasting, budgeting, financial management, reporting and analysis processes for the group, in partnership with the Shared Services Finance team. The candidate will also have responsibility for various financial process shared jointly with the CFO IT function.

THE ROLE INVOLVES:

Main responsibilities for this role will include:
• Assist and support the CFOC COO function in all aspects of financial analysis, management and reporting
• Managing the monthly resource forecasting process in conjunction with a Shared Service Finance resource. This includes reviewing headcount requests, updating the forecasting spreadsheet, preparing cost impact analysis for changes to forecast, follow up with managers.
• Preparing weekly headcount snapshot report and headcount monitoring
• Contributing to project financial reporting and analysis (e.g.: budget vs actuals vs forecast) for the CFO IT and CFOC functions when required
• Preparing ad-hoc reports, analysis, MI for senior management
• Taking a lead role in the CFOC budget cycles
• Monitoring and reporting on other CFOC expenses, including TE, Training, etc.
• Establishing good-practice, efficient and streamlined processes for the above

At CFO Change we work across the entire CFO division to ensure that we execute the strategic design and implementation of any major changes to our processes and systems. In partnership with our key stakeholders, we work to create cutting-edge business solutions using our deep functional expertise. We aim to deliver strategic initiatives using leading project management and business analysis as we pursue our goal of protecting and enhancing shareholder value through optimizing the use of our financial resources.

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TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST POSSESS:

Key competencies / qualifications
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Powerpoint skills
• Ability to present data and analysis in a compelling manner
• Strong communication skills
• Highly analytical, detail- and accuracy-oriented with good problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders across multiple international locations
• Formal accounting qualifications are preferred, but not necessary. Candidate should however have a proven ability to apply financial reporting and accounting concepts (including double-entry book keeping)

As one of the world's leading financial services group, Credit Suisse provides its clients with investment banking, private banking and asset management services worldwide. Founded in 1856, Credit Suisse has a long tradition of meeting the complex financial needs of a wide range of clients, offering advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients globally. The Credit Suisse Group is active in over 50 countries and employs approximately 40,000 people. Further information can be found at www.credit-suisse.com.

Cultural diversity is essential to our success. As such, we employ people from more than 100 countries. Credit Suisse empowers employees to work openly and respectfully with each other and with clients, ultimately striving to deliver superior results while offering initiatives and programs to assist employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

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Credit Suisse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

To the extent permitted or required by applicable law, a candidate who is offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check and other background checks before the appointment is confirmed.