Business Finance Junior Analyst

Schneider Electric Gruppe; Welcome (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Business Finance Junior Analyst to manage financial close processes, including expense preparation and variance analysis. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accountancy or Finance and several years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge of Excel and ERP systems, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience; willing to learn.
• Exposure to Shared Services or multinational environment is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel and ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute all expense and project expenses.
• Conduct month-end balance assessments and perform variance analyses.
• Collaborate with Corporate and other departments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description - Business Finance Junior Analyst (009H6A)

Business Finance Junior Analyst - 009H6A

Overall Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this process is to ensure an efficient financial close cycle through pre-close, month-end, and post-close activities. This includes preparing and executing all expense and project expenses, conducting month-end balance assessments, and performing variance analyses at Levels 1 and 2 while accounting for headcount changes. The financial reporting phase will involve preparing sub-team templates with detailed analyses and holding collaborative meetings with N+1 (Managers and Directors) to ensure alignment and transparency.

Roles and Responsibilities

Pre-close activities

• Project Expense Preparation
• Month-end (Get Balance) Preparation
• Coupa and OPA monitoring including issue resolution
• Topline/Commercial related tasks

Month-End Activities

• Month-end (Get Balance) Execution
• Coupa and OPA monitoring including issue resolution
• Topline/Commercial related Tasks

Post Close Activities

• Variance Analysis Level 1 and 2
• Inclusion of Headcount no. (HC in and out)
• Topline/Commercial related tasks
• Sub-Team Template Preparation with Level 1 and 2 Analysis
• Perform topline/Commercial related tasks
• Meeting with N+1 (Managers, Directors)

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate and build relationships with Corporate, Ops, Digital Innovation Technology and other departments.
• Active participation in the transformation initiatives of the center and global
• Attend financial/cadence calls
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your Team Lead/ Manager.

Key Relationships

• Managerial scope leader
• Accounting Competency Center
• Division Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Operations Finance Business Partners (FBP)
• LOB/Department FBPs
• Resource Centers

Qualifications

Qualifications / Key Success Factors

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience, willing to learn and be trained.
• Exposure to a Shared Services or multinational environment is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) is an advantage.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) is required.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities, with problem-solving skills and the ability to challenge conventional thinking.
• Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, leading to informed recommendations.
• Continuous improvement mindset, focused on increasing task efficiency and effectiveness with each product or service iteration.
• Detail-oriented with a proficient ability to detect errors and inconsistencies, passionate about acquiring, sharing, and disseminating new information and knowledge.
• Highly organized and self-driven to learn new concepts and participate in new projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with team members, collaborating with diverse individuals.
• Independent and self-motivated professional with a strong sense of prioritization, able to thrive in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet changing work demands and tight deadlines.
• Knowledge in Tableau is a plus.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and applications.
• Possess superior Excel skills, including charting and the ability to manipulate large volumes of data from various sources into meaningful and reliable managerial information.