Financial Analyst Senior Associate (OCEANIA Finance)

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Financial Analyst - Senior Associate (OCEANIA Finance)

Let us introduce you to the job offer by EY GDS a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity
BA (Business Analysis) team is seeking for a strong Finance Advisor to support the EY OCEANIA Finance organization. BA is one of 4 functions within EY FP&A team. This role will assist in financial controlling within the centre working closely in one of the OCEANIA Service Lines. Besides the SLFA this role will also interact with the wider Finance team and help to develop a strong culture of financial awareness commerciality and accountability. You will develop robust processes and implement and communicate these effectively; and help to provide ownership and day to day responsibility of key tasks.

The role will require the individual to provide financial information support the production of monthly accounts annual budgets and forecasts while ensuring compliance with firm and business procedures and policies. A key part of the role will be presenting this information and analysis to the end user highlighting variances and actions accordingly.

This role is in a fast-changing evolving environment therefore the ideal candidate will need to be flexible and have the ability to deal with change on an on-going basis.

Your key responsibilities
Report on weekly and monthly business trading highlighting trends and business performance issues.
Monitor and oversee a number of key processes including; GDS reconciliations and balance sheet accruals.
Support financial planning and budgeting processes including financial plan forecasts month-end and year-end closes.
Ensure the monthend accounting process is carried out accurately and efficiently within a tight schedule including reviewing and preparing journals as required reviewing variances to plan and prior year as well as providing analytical insight for these.
Help to ensure processes are adhered to and becoming an expert and SME in controlling and reporting processes.
Be a key contact for all Finance related queries
Ensure the Finance teams processes are as efficient as possible whilst constantly looking to make improvements where possible
Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting as appropriate
Build a network of contacts within the business and the wider Finance team
Support the roll out of new initiatives systems and processes
Be proactive in continuing own professional development

Skills and attributes for success
Highly organised and structured in approach to work
Experience of working with helping to administer tight processes
Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Good team player with proven ability to build strong relationships with key individuals in the business
Proactive organised and self-sufficient working style with ability to prioritise and multitask
Customer focused and responsive with good commercial acumen / judgement
Professional confident credible communicator including the ability to connect with a group e.g. giving a training session presenting to a large meeting
Robust resilient calm under pressure
Strong computer skills (advanced Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Essbase Outlook) with the ability to learn the firms systems and other data mining tools
Curious attitude when approaching automation and AI and the impact this can have on improving team processes
Receptive to change and flexible approach

To qualify for the role you must have
Graduate and/or professional certification in a business related subject matter (i.e. Accounting Finance)
Approximately 1-3 years of experience in a related accounting or analysis function
Good spoken and written English
Ability to apply knowledge or take a fresh perspective to solve complex problems and issues that arise
Time and project management skills able to plan and manage time effectively and flex up and down to deal with key priorities.
Ability to interact well with people at all levels within the firm
Strong IT skills Word Excel Outlook PowerBI Co-Pilot
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly organised with a sound attention to detail and an ability to deliver to deadlines
Ideally youll also have
An enthusiastic can do approach and be a strong team player
The ability to juggle conflicting demands on time and prioritise effectively
The ability to pre-empt deadlines and pursue colleagues for relevant information
A desire to embrace and drive change whilst identifying and supporting process improvements and demonstrating best practice
Ability to learn new processes and skills quickly
The ability to work well unsupervised and use initiative where required

What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across several locations globally and with teams from all EY service lines geographies and sectors playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business GDS you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. Well introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people learning skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

EY exists to build a better working world helping to create long-term value for clients people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow transform and operate.

Working across assurance consulting law strategy tax and transactions EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.
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EY Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world helping to create long-term value for clients people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow transform and operate.

Working across assurance consulting law strategy tax and transactions EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.