Associate Financial Planning & Analysis (Reporting & Analytics)

Mizuho; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate for the FP&A team to support Management Reporting for the Americas region. The role emphasizes accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and alignment with data requirements from both local offices and Japan.

A background in banking and multi-entity reporting is preferred. The successful candidate will analyze revenues and expenses, prepare monthly and annual reports, and contribute to budgeting processes while leveraging Hyperion/OneStream

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or business majors required.
• 3+ years in financial/bank services with budgeting, cost allocation, and large datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP tools (Hyperion, OneStream).
• Strong understanding of banking products and income/expense relationships.
• Knowledge of organization hierarchies and multi-dimensional reporting.
• Automation experience with Python/SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/annual presentations and reports for senior management.
• Maintain data reporting standards across Markets, Investment Banking and Corporate functions.
• Develop budget vs actual variance reports to support decision-making.
• Enhance reporting and budgeting processes and respond to head-office requests.
• Collaborate with Finance leads across back and front office on trends in revenues and KPIs.
• Monitor monthly allocations and inter-entity reconciliations.
• Support cross-functional projects like revenue forecasting and productivity initiatives.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Python/SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or business relevant majors

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

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.

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.