Senior Business Analyst, FP&A Process Reengineering recruitment

Being a part of the MIS Strategy Department within larger AIG FPA Organization, this position will be managing and supporting all aspects of the FPA-related transformational projects with a primary focus on:
1) Integration and ownership of the reporting and MIS requirements on behalf of all AIG FPA function
2) Implementation of the FPA Platforms/Technology to enhance reporting and analytical capabilities for AIG
3) Re-engineering, streamlining and integrating core FPA processes: strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, monthly and quarterly results, weekly estimates, etc.
4) Building FPA data standards and consistent reporting requirements: KPI trees, performance management frameworks, charts of accounts, etc.

Responsibilities Include:

MIS Strategy:
* In collaboration with various finance functions and business units, forming the target-state vision, defining the road map and strategy of enhancing MIS capabilities for AIG, evaluating and prioritizing multiple initiatives
* Owning transformational Road map comprised of a number of tactical and strategic initiatives for FPA function
* Keeping strategic vision, define a number of tactical projects and initiatives to accomplish the goals

Implementation of FPA Tools and Platforms:
* Coordination with all technology and project teams
* Working with multiple business units to gather, conducting current state assessments, developing, integrating and owning FPA requirements
* Defining requirements and project-managing the FPA systems changes and enhancements
* In collaboration with technology organization, performing analysis of alternative technology solutions
* Working with external vendors and internal teams, implementing the platforms and tools for FPA function

Project Management:
* Owning or co-owning a portfolio of transformational projects and initiatives
* Managing all aspects of the re-engineering initiatives through their project life-cycles (from initiation, analysis, forming end-state vision to implementation planning and actually implementing the process and technology solutions for FPA and Finance)
* Owning project plans and deliverables for individual initiatives as per defined Road map
* Forming end-state vision and proposing process and technology solutions
* Partnering with FPA heads/leads across AIG FPA Organization
* Working with internal distributed project teams to achieve project goals and deliverables

FPA Process Design:
* Designing, streamlining and integrating major FPA processes for AIG (planning, forecasting, weekly estimates, quarterly and monthly results, etc.)

FPA Data Standards and Reporting Requirements:
* Consolidating and building MIS requirements on behalf of FPA organization
* Developing and implementing common FPA data models and reporting standards across AIG (KPI trees, charts of accounts, performance management frameworks, etc.)

Position will provide exceptional visibility and access to senior management and potential for further career progression depending upon demonstrated leadership and capabilities to achieve results.

Suggested Experience:

General:
* MBA / MS in Finance Degree or equivalent working experience
* 5 years to 10 years of full-time experience within financial services industry, finance function of consumer companies or adjacent fields (i.e., financial consulting)

Functional Knowledge of Finance:
* Familiarity with core company-wide FPA and reporting processes
* Familiarity with FPA functional requirements for reporting and MIS
* Prior experience within FPA or financial reporting areas preferred
* Internal experience with AIG or its subsidiaries is a plus

Knowledge of Finance Platforms/Technology and Finance Architecture:
* Familiarity with major financial reporting platforms and EPM solutions for large enterprises, particularly for consolidation/aggregation and planning/forecasting (SAP BPC, Oracle Hyperion and other solutions)
* Hands-on experience with Hyperion Essbase is a plus
* Understanding of building blocks of company's finance architecture (product processors, GL systems, data warehouses, reporting and consolidation platforms, planning platforms)

Project Management Skills:
* Prior experience of managing complex re-engineering projects and providing project leadership
* Experience of leading (co-leading) the projects through their life-cycles from project initiation to completion
* Familiarity with basic project management tools, including preparation and maintenance of project plans, resource coordination, identification of constrains/risks, preparation of status reports and others
* Prior experience of work on defining strategy for complex re-engineering initiatives or implementation projects is a plus

Business Process Design and Re-Engineering:
* Familiarity with business process design and re-engineering concepts, major process improvement methodologies

Other Skills:
* Technologically savvy (with hands-on knowledge of MS Excel, MS Access, Hyperion Essbase)
* Ability to build relationships, work effectively and achieve results working in matrix organizations
* Excellent communication skills, ability to negotiate, follow-up, influence, sometimes without direct authority
* Ability to flexibly switch from management of distributed teams to execution
* Hands-on approach, ability to multitask and prioritize
* Strong presentation skills (with intimate knowledge of MS PowerPoint)