DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Consolidation FP&A Financial Analyst is a key member of the Worldwide TV Distribution Finance FP&A team, primarily involved in consolidation and analysis of quarterly forecasts. This role will support the Consolidation team, and drive value by providing global reporting and data analyses.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day-to-day support of the FP&A team with consolidation, analysis of the financial budgets and quarterly forecasts, including financial modeling
Consolidate and analyze monthly financial operating results and variances to forecast
Consolidate forecast submissions, review variances, and work with Global FP&A teams
Discern performance drivers in a complex industry using data and commercial insight from regional finance and sales planning teams
Assist with the preparation of quarterly forecast presentations and ad hoc analyses
Aid in development of global reporting, including dashboards to provide value-add insights
Collaborate with global FP&A, IT, and Commercial teams to optimize processes
Ensure FP&A system is accurately updated. Maintain data versioning and develop new reports as needed
Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, variances, and support strategic decision-making
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on coursework of a quantitative nature, preferably Business, Finance, or Economics
1+ year of experience in a highly analytical environment, preferably in FP&A/Strategic Finance
Skills:
Proficient with Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides; Tableau knowledge is a plus
Experience working with Planning tools (Hyperion Planning, PBCS, Essbase or SAP)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex financial data to financial and non-financial stakeholders
Strong people skills, including the ability to work in a cross functional environment and communicate with various levels of the organization
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate analyses into decisions and actions
Excellent time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated with high standards and attention to detail, along with an excellent work ethic
Independent worker and able to manage multiple deliverables while being a team player
Continually searches for opportunities to improve internal processes
Proactive, self-starter and independent thinker, with strong ability to collaborate across teams
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