Associate Financial Planning & Analysis (Reporting & Analytics)

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. in New York seeks an Associate to support FP&A and Management Reporting for the Americas. The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and data extraction across multiple databases.

You will work with Japan HO data and regulatory requirements to improve processes. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in financial/bank services, with budgeting and inter-entity experience, plus advanced Excel and ERP tools like Hyperion and OneStream.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or business aligned with roles.
• 3+ years in financial/bank services with budgeting and allocation experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, PPT and ERP tools such as Hyperion, OneStream.
• Strong banking product knowledge and income statement comprehension.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and detail-orientation.
• Automation/Analytics experience (Python/SQL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management monthly/annual.
• Maintain data reporting standards across Markets, IB, and Corporate.
• Develop budget vs actual variance reports to guide decisions.
• Enhance reporting with streamlined data production for HO (Japan).
• Collaborate with Finance leads to identify revenue and KPI trends.
• Support monthly inter-entity reconciliations and allocations.
• Assist cross-functional projects like revenue forecasting and productivity.

Skills

Excel

PPT

Data analysis

Python/SQL

Finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or business

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.*