Finance Anaylst

Position Summary
- Support the regional FP&A team as we develop, communicate and report on daily, weekly and monthly operating metrics that will drive business unit performance including revenue, contribution and EBITDA.
- Work on projects to maximise profitability and cash flow and reduce costs.
- Establish relationships within the business, corporate and other business units that promote idea sharing, elimination of redundancy, establishment of common goals and results in maximisation of profitability for the company.
- Support the Seniors, Directors and VP of FP&A.

Functions and Responsibilities

Percentage 30% - Operating Reviews
- Assist with variance analysis vs plan, forecast and prior periods.
- Communicate the drivers for all P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
- Generate timely and accurate financial/operational reporting.
- Facilitate monthly financial reviews at the program level and review results with program managers and senior leadership.
- Identify exposure and opportunities to enhance profit and improve cash flow within the business unit.

30% - Budgeting Process
- Complete detailed budgets by decision unit.
- Documentation and communication of all key assumptions.
- Diligently work with the Senior Analysts and Directors to gather necessary budget information from key leadership within the business unit as well as corporate and other related business units.
- Track decision unit variances to budget each month.

20% - Forecasting Process
- Understanding of key business drivers and development of future predictors.
- Development of new operational dashboards and methods that can leverage the existing process.
- Help gather necessary data by working with the Senior Analysts, Managers and Director.
- Assist team with templates and upload to financial systems.

20% Reporting / Special Projects
Work on special projects at the direction of management. These items might include:

- Financial Reporting.
- Ad hoc analysis.
- Work in tandem with accounting to develop reporting to help with controls and the Close process.
- Assist other areas with process improvement and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Self-starter who can work to a deadline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Experience using financial systems such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion and Service Engine.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, and 1 - 5 years related experience.