Lead Analyst,Finance – Fixed Term

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Analyze and forecast financial, economic, and other data to provide accurate and timely information for strategic and operational decisions. The Senior level Financial Analyst executes many of the same activities as the Experienced level. In addition, the Senior level will also typically: possess well developed knowledge and skills to interpret financial information on costs, prices, expenses and revenues and make recommendations to senior management; Conduct and document complex financial analysis projects; Develop analysis of economic indicators in order to prepare forecasts and analyze the company’s short, medium, and long term position; Prepare in-depth evaluations of plans and identify new methods of analysis and presentation; May coach, advise, or train less-experienced financial analysis staff.

This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgement in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. This position requires professional mastery of a specialized field of expertise that typically requires a college degree or equivalent. The job requires professional knowledge gained through substantial applicable work experience, to supplement formal knowledge, to apply principles and concepts of own subject/technical discipline in resolving issues as they arrive. The job requires attention to detail in making evaluative judgements based on the analysis of information. This job typically requires a degree or equivalent and a minimum of 4 or more years’ experience.

Activities & Responsibilities

• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate
• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Support the tasks needed for financial projects
• Maintain administrative processes to assure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Prepare administrative and financial reports for the operation and local government.
• Support Statutory Accounting external provider (act as main point of contact)
• Prepare reports and dashboards
• Analyze monthly and quarterly Budget vs actuals performance. Drive any conversation or action required to produce better estimations
• Prepare financial statements and headcount reporting and share results with upper management
• Build the annual and quarterly Budget in coordination with different areas and project managers. Prepare quarterly forecasts
• Calculate FTE average rate for intercompany billing purposes
• Coordinate SLA’s and Service Fee charge out
• Support internal, external or government ad-hoc requests or audits.
• Ensure the Cash Flow performance is healthy
• Respond to general internal customer requests
• Build effective relationships within PFC and other departments.
• Participate in team projects as required
• Other duties as required

Training & experience

• 4 years of relevant working General Ledger, R2R, controlling experience in SSC environment in a matrixed international company (preferably American or Multinational company).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with various departments to resolve issues.
• Demonstrated detail-orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, learn new concepts/processes and improve current processes.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous deliverables, working in a demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Familiar with Sarbanes Oxley Act, knowledge of US GAAP would be an advantage
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, mainly Excel
• Relevant working experience and/or knowledge of SAP
• Experience using Hyperion
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive attitude.

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