Financial Analyst

Job Description:

In the Finance and Corporate Strategy team we ensure that the business’s capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused. This is how we work to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company. By gathering and analysing financial data we can influence decisions within the business, drive initiatives, and help ensure alignment with our wider objectives.

Job Family Definition:

Partners with the businesses to ensure that the capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company. Gathers financial data and performs financial analyses and reporting (e.g., profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, etc.) to influence decisions within the business and to drive cross-business initiatives (e.g., Mergers & Acquisitions). Drives the forecasting process (weekly, monthly, and long term) by analyzing trends within the businesses and ensuring alignment with business- and corporate-wide objectives. Communicates and drives adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the organization's financial goals and policies. Has the fiduciary responsibility to represent financial results correctly both internally and externally. Ensures strong business controls.

Management Level Definition:

Applies basic foundation of a function's principles, theories and concepts to assignments of limited scope. Uses professional concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training, education or previous experience. Develops expertise and practical knowledge of applications within business environment. Acts as team member by providing information, analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts. Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters.

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities:

• Provides financial analysis for a function or business.
• Performs data extraction and analyzes data to make recommendations.
• Handles financial business issues.
• Provides analytics to business initiatives
• Develops an understanding of the company's financial processes and a working knowledge of the business.
• Owns and executes accounting processes within area of expertise.
• Performs analysis of transactional accounting information to support decision making.
• Typically the first escalation point of contact for customer issues related to area of expertise
• Supports the implementation of new corporate-wide accounting processes and systems.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements and makes recommendations.
• Assists in training and mentoring of department team.
• Supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and communication procedures to ensure compliance with accounting policies.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic understanding of accounting processes.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Good business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, ppt).
• Good communication skills.
• Good teamwork skills.

What you need to bring:

Education and Experience Required:

• Experience in an accounting environment
• Typically 5+ years of experience as a financial analyst.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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