Senior Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting and Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst, plays a key role in driving the success for the monthly and quarterly deliverables. The role is involved in a broad range of business activities and requires collaboration through a strong network of contacts within Group Finance and across the Operating Segments within the organization. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the production of total Company’s external reports, management reports, and analysis of the financial results.

In addition, this role will be involved in supporting various Finance Transformation initiatives such as reports automation using PBI and as well as process improvements.

The position provides a great opportunity to learn about various businesses across the company, gain an understanding of operating and control environments, play an integral role in fulfilling key deliverables, and work with seasoned professionals of accounting, audit, and financial reporting backgrounds.

• Financial Reporting:
  Prepare standard financial reports for both internal and external use each month and quarter. Ensure the data is accurate and of high quality. Provide commentary on variances and key figures at month-end.

• Analysis and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Conduct relevant analysis with commentary, engage with various teams, and develop reports to respond to ad‑hoc queries.

• Operational Improvement:
  Contribute to operational improvements and participate in special projects to advance service excellence and best‑in‑class capabilities.

• Process Optimization:
  Identify and implement continuous financial operational improvements to enhance the timeliness and integrity of financial reporting and data.

• Relationship Building:
  Foster strong relationships with Operating Segment teams and other functional areas, promoting a collaborative "work as one" culture.

• Team Support and Development:
  Assist with workflow process analysis, transformation initiatives, and ensure excellent customer service by promoting client centricity.

• University degree in accounting, finance, or business management and or recognized accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA or CA is a plus).

• 5 years or more of progressive experience in Finance within a large multinational organization.

• Strong business sense with ability to communicate financial concepts and results in a clear, concise, easy to understand manner (verbal & written).

• Proficiency with MS Applications (including Office & Power BI) particularly MS Excel with the ability to learn new applications quickly.

• Knowledge of Essbase/Smartview and Infor (or other enterprise finance applications) is an asset.

• A great teammate with a proven ability to effectively manage internal relationships by collaborating within the department and across business divisions.

• Excellent customer focus and commitment to quality.

• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently, using sound, independent judgment, problem solving and analytical skills.

• Strong willingness to ask questions, explore areas for improvement and provide recommendations.

• Proven ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, impactful and collaborative team environment while managing multiple, constantly changing priorities and ad‑hoc requests.

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of the global team, we’ll support you in the shaping the future you want to see.

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