Associate - Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis - Associate Role Overview: This role is oriented toward traditional corporate/business finance activities: budgeting, forecasting, financial performance analysis and management reporting. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinating annual budgets and short- and long-term forecasts. - Analysing monthly and quarterly variances. - Creating and maintaining financial models. - Preparing financial analyses, presentations and management materials. - Conducting deep dives into financial-performance issues and their root causes. - Working across FP&A, lines of business and functional finance teams. Technical Expectations: The technical expectation is significant for an FP&A position: advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Essbase, Visual Basic/macros, the ability to navigate multiple datasets and the ability to convert analysis into management-level recommendations and presentations. Strong quantitative, analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills are expected. Qualifications: 4+ years of relevant FP&A experience is preferred, preferably in financial services. A BA/BS in Finance, Economics or Accounting is preferred, while CFA, CPA or MBA qualifications are advantageous. .