Financial Planning & Analysis Role - Investment Bank

The role would entail in-depth analysis and reporting for the management to take a decision, therefore, eye to detail is a prerequisite for this role. The candidate is required to work with the counterparts in the region on adhoc reports apart from regular reporting and analysis. Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Responsibilities:

- Preparation of different type of reports highlighting divisional performance with focus on expense management

- Improving management decision making capabilities through effective reporting and analysis of data

- Analyzing variances and trend of spend and provide business with regular cost reports supported by well written commentaries

- Playing key role in expense management initiatives working with different business units

- Support Business Planning / Forecasting exercise

- Play key roles in global initiatives including automation projects.

- Support the team in finalizing presentations and documentation activities

- Support Other Projects and Analysis for Senior Leadership

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Master's degree of Commerce qualification

- Minimum 2 years of experience in financial services industry, preferably in an expense management/ analytical function

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office products, tools and utilities for business use.

- Experience of financial tools and applications including PeopleSoft 8.9 (General Ledger, Accounts Payable) and Essbase is preferred

- Strong creative presentation aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to interact with global stakeholders

- Inquisitive, enthusiastic flexible self-starter with a strong analytical mindset and capability to work well under pressure

- Ability to work in a team-based environment and coordinate and interact effectively with global colleagues