Associate Financial Planning & Analysis (Reporting & Analytics)

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate to support the FP&A team and lead Management Reporting for the Americas region.

You will collaborate with multiple finance partners, ensuring data aligns with local and Japan head office requirements and regulatory standards. You will analyze revenues and expenses, prepare timely reports, and participate in cross-functional projects to improve budgeting and forecasting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; CPA/CFA preferred.
• 3+ years in financial/bank services with budgeting, cost allocation and large data sets.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP tools such as Hyperion and OneStream.
• Strong understanding of banking products, revenue and expense relationships.
• Knowledge of organization hierarchies and multi-dimension income statements.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; attention to detail.
• Automation/Business Analytics experience with Python/SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management monthly/annually, including financial analytics and ad hoc reviews.
• Maintain data reporting standards and integrity across Markets and Corporate functions.
• Develop detailed budget vs actual variance reports to drive decision-making.
• Enhance reporting and budgeting processes; respond to Japan HO requests.
• Liaise with Finance leads back and front office to identify trends in revenues, expenses and KPIs.
• Monitor monthly allocations and inter-entity reconciliations.
• Assist in cross-functional projects like revenue forecasting and productivity initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP tools

Python/SQL

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

OneStream

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate to support the FP&A team to play a key role in Management Reporting for Americas region. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to collaborate across multiple business partners and other teams in Finance and align with both local and head office (Japan) data and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have experience in the banking industry, with exposure to multi-entity reporting structure, data hierarchies and should be proficient in working and extracting information from multiple Database systems. This role requires both business and technical expertise, a meticulous approach to data accuracy, and the ability to look for opportunities to enhance or transform current processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations and reports to senior management on a monthly/annual basis, including financial analytics, business revenues and cost drivers and ad hoc reviews
• Maintain data reporting standards and integrity across Markets, Investment Banking and Corporate functions.
• Develop detailed budget vs actual variance reports to drive high quality decision-making and closely monitor Entity performance
• Enhance reporting and budgeting process with a focus on streamlining financial data production and attend to HO (Japan) requests
• Liaise with counterparts across Finance leads back office and front office to identify and support trends in Revenues, Expenses, assets and KPIs.
• Monitor and support monthly allocation and inter entity/company reconciliations
• Assist in planning and execution of various cross-functional projects like revenue forecasting and productivity initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or business relevant majors (CPA/CFA preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in financial/bank services industry with 1+ year of specific roles in business planning, costs allocation and experience in dealing with large dataset required
• Proficiency in Excel, PPT and ERP tools such as Hyperion, OneStream.
• Strong understanding of Banking products and their revenue/ expense relationship
• Excellent understanding of Organization Hierarchy and Income Statement databases in multiple dimensions: Business line, Entities, Head office reporting etc.
• Excellent problem-solving and communications skills and attention to detail
• Automation/Business Analytics experience is a huge plus. (Python/SQL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Knowledge of Business and General Ledger concepts (profit/cost center, trade books, revenues and expenses, inter-entity transfers) at an investment bank or a financial services company

Salary

The expected base salary ranges from $88,000 - $125,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Hybrid Working Program

#LI-Hybrid Other requirements Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com. Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package. We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

Why Mizuho

Why Mizuho Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions. If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure