Infrastructure Financial Planning & Analysis Vice President

Were seeking someone to join our Business Infrastructure Office team as a Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis in Finance to provide analytical and executive-level insights and analytics to the ISG MSIM and WM segment Finance and management teams on their infrastructure allocations for budgeting and planning forecasts/estimates and actuals analytics.

In the Finance division we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management review analysis and advisory services of the Firms financial and capital resources. This is a Vice President level position within the our Financial Planning & Analysis Job Family which is responsible for the firms budget forecast internal management reporting and financial analysis to provide insight into the firms current and expected financial performance as well as expense allocation.

Since 1935 Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What youll do in the role:
- Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
- Lead end-to-end processes related to infrastructure allocations for budgeting and planning forecasts/estimates and actuals analytics for ISG MSIM and WM segment Finance and management teams
- Analyze drivers and trends of allocated costs by business division and expense lines for monthly quarterly full year and multi-year planning periods
- Identify risks and opportunities related to budget forecast estimates and balance sheet usage and impact to segments
- Provide transparency and insight into allocated spend through development of analytics metrics and KPIs
- Partner with Business Managers and Finance Business Partners on allocated cost optimization and efficiency programs
- Collaborate with Allocations team to review and challenge integrity of allocation sets and processes
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with client groups including MSIM ISG and WM Finance teams as well as respective business unit COO orgs
- Provide thought leadership on process improvements to optimize financial analytics and planning accuracy
- Prepare ad-hoc analysis and presentations for senior management
- Understand and adhere to the Firms risk and regulatory standards policies and controls
- Act as a role model and culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firms values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards

What youll bring to the role:
- Advanced understanding of Finance functional area industry and competitive environment and technical skills
- Strong technical skills especially in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to manage large volumes of data into meaningful insight
- Ability to inspire and support others by providing positive and constructive feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
- Ability to manage risk and impact to segments related to budget forecast estimates and balance sheet usage
- Experience with financial reporting and forecasting; financial/budget management
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Strategic thinker and thought leader with ideas on how to improve financial performance and delivery for the firm
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present finance concepts in a concise executive level summary to senior management
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Effective delivery and time management with ability to deliver quality product consistently under tight deadlines
- High degree of initiative dependability and ability to work with little supervision
- Poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure high-stress situations
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Accounting or related field with 8 years of experience in Finance Business Management or relevant experience

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120000 and $190000 per year at the commencement of employment. However base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings incentive compensation discretionary bonuses other short and long-term incentive packages and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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