We are looking for a detail-oriented and data-driven Financial Analyst to join our Global Business Services (GBS) Finance team. This position offers great exposure to cross-functional collaboration financial planning processes and continuous improvement in reporting and data visualization.
Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support the preparation of financial models and templates;
- Assist in the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP);
- Perform monthly cost variance analysis and support quarterly forecasting;
- Perform the month-end close process for GBS cost centres;
- Analyse cost drivers and trends to support informed decision-making.
Cost Allocation & Reporting
- Assist in the allocation of workforce-related costs across functions regions and internal clients;
- Help build and maintain Power BI dashboards for internal reporting and transparency;
- Contribute to process automation and data validation for improved reporting accuracy.
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with service delivery leads and other teams to ensure data alignment;
- Support senior analysts with data preparation reporting packs and presentation materials;
- Provide guidance and technical expertise to junior members of the team in completing projects and performing FP&A and reporting activities;
- Deliver clear and concise reports to finance stakeholders.
Knowledge/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field;
- 4 or 6 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or controlling ideally in a multinational or shared services environment;
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools;
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle and IBM Cognos preferred);
- Nice to have exposure to Power BI-type reporting and dashboard tools.
Attributes:
Technical Skills:
- Strong Excel skills (formulas pivot tables financial modeling);
- Nice to have experience with Power BI (dashboards Power Query DAX) or similar BI tools;
- Proficiency in PowerPoint for communicating financial insights;
- Understanding of financial reporting budgeting and cost allocation.
Soft Skills & Mindset:
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Organized and able to prioritize multiple deadlines;
- Proactive eager to learn and comfortable in a fast-paced changing environment;
- Collaborative with a team-oriented approach.