Financial Analyst II

Job Description

his position will provide opportunities to work closely with Finance and business teams across multiple North America businesses and support business unit specific analysis as well as region-wide initiatives to improve planning and reporting capabilities. This position will be a key role in a growing team and will provide additional opportunities for growth for the right individual. The successful candidate will be accountable for the following key duties and responsibilities: Support monthly and annual planning and analysis processes using Hyperion and Oracle applications Prepare monthly management reports and support ad hoc requests for revenue/cost reporting and analysis Drive standardization and create efficiencies across financial reporting and analysis models Prepare in-depth analysis on drivers of cost and headcount movements and research variances across source systems Analyze and interpret operating results and investigate variances Drive continuous improvements in reporting and forecast accuracy, process efficiencies, and system automations Adhere to service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics Create and maintain desktop procedure documents for routine processes Applicants must meet the following requirements: Positive attitude, strong collaborative style and work ethic with passion for learning in a flexible and changing environment Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related Bachelor degree Master in Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant, other related Master degree preferred 1+ years of progressive experience in Finance Strong business partnering skills with a focus on customer service and responsiveness, preferably experience supporting other finance professionals Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis Strong ability to work in system details as well as summarize and explain large amounts of information including variances to budget and forecast Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization Strong English fluency Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and solve problems in a team environment Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines and work independently. Integrity in research/analysis and commitment to accuracy Strong Excel skill required; Experience/knowledge of financial systems and tools including OBIEE, Hyperion Planning/Essbase and Smartview preferred