Analyst, Financial Analysis

Northern Trust; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Manila seeks a Financial Analyst to support the business unit with periodic reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities. You will work closely with partners in Manila and Chicago to ensure financial goals are met and reporting is accurate.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• CPA is a plus but not required.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or related areas.
• Industry knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly/quarterly reporting including forecasting and P&L variance analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management highlighting key drivers.
• Assist in annual planning, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Support month-end close with reclassifications and adjustments.
• Build strong relationships with Manila and Chicago partners.
• Identify process improvements for productivity and metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Office 365

Financial reporting

Power BI experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial data analysis

Education

CPA (a plus)

Tools

Power BI

PeopleSoft

HFM

TM1/Cognos

Job description

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Overview

The Financial Analyst to support the business unit with various level of periodic reporting and analysis including, but not limited to, expense analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, invoices submission, monthly close processes, and other ad hoc tasks. The financial analyst will work closely and frequently with partners based both in Manila and other locations, particularly Chicago, to ensure the financial goals of the business unit and of Northern Trust are met.

Major Duties

• Perform monthly/quarterly reporting processes which involve, but not limited to, forecasting, P&L variance analysis, and preparation of various reports and presentations to the management focusing on key business factors driving financial performance, as well as supplement reports needed by business partners.

• Assist in annual planning which includes, but not limited to, supporting the business unit for the preparation, timeliness and integrity of the annual budget and proactively providing sound and valuable recommendations to stakeholders that would impact key business decisions

• Assist in the submission of invoices as requested by business partners, processing of cost chargebacks, and assist in the month-end close process including, but not limited to, reclassifications and adjustment entries.

• Develop strong relationships and closely coordinate with both partners in Manila and other locations in carrying the identified responsibilities.

• Work closely with the Team Leader and the Manager in identifying process improvements to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the team and in developing financial/business metrics that are vital to stakeholders' decision-making.

• Participate in other special projects and ad hoc requirements.

Knowledge/ Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills to present relevant information to the Senior Management group and to various stakeholders

• Relevant experience in Financial and Accounting processes is preferred

• Proficiency with Office 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneDrive, and Teams, to efficiently perform analyses and communicate financial information to various stakeholders

• Knowledgeable in PeopleSoft, HFM, TM1/Cognos, and other similar systems used in financial reporting, planning and analysis

• Experience with business intelligence analytical tools required to interpret data, perform analyses and communicate financial information to various constituents. Knowledge and experience in Power BI reporting is a plus

• Flexible and a team player

• Ability to work effectively and build relationships in a geographically-blended environment

Experience Required

• CPA a plus but not required.

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Project Analysis, and other relevant functional areas which may cover Accounting, Financial, Management & Statutory Reporting and other Accounting and Finance-related areas.

• Industry knowledge is beneficial.

Working Hours

5AM - 2PM, Mondays - Fridays

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at ••••@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

About Our Manila Office

The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 — driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth. Learn more.