Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Associate - Remote

Donnelley Financial, LLC; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Donnelley Financial, LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst to support its Global Capital Markets business unit. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to aid executive decision-making. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 3-5 years of experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Expert level knowledge of budgeting, cash management and financial analysis processes.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and evaluates the company's operating results.
• Prepares annual budget templates and manages monthly software metrics.
• Provides support for the SVP of Corporate Development on inorganic opportunity evaluation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP BPC

Job description

Description:

Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day.Our "Win as One" mentality ensures that our team's success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction.

Recognized by Newsweek as one of AMERICA'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES for three consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our employees' total wellbeing. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN - because being YOU thrives here.

Summary:

This highly-visible role will support the Global Capital Markets business unit Finance function. This individual and team are responsible for business unit-level budgeting, forecasting, planning, reporting and related-analytics. Additionally, this individual will be involved in various financial analysis activities to aid executive level decision-making and key performance indicator reporting. Along with these responsibilities, this role will also have exposure to the Corporate Development function and will have the ability to support inorganic (M&A, investment, etc) activities as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and evaluates the company's operating results to prepare detailed variance reports. Provides analysis of the monthly results to the budget, forecast and prior years


• Provides key inputs to monthly forecast process, working with primary financial systems and collaborating with multiple departments


• Prepares annual budget templates and serves key role in broader budgeting process and related analytics


• Manages monthly software metrics and related key performance indicator reporting


• Leads preparation of key components of routine reporting packages, including quarterly business reviews


• Partners with other financial departments (tax, treasury, IT, consolidations, etc.) to improve internal forecasting and reporting


• Serves as resource for management in effecting efficiency and cost improvement projects


• Provides support for the SVP of Corporate Development on inorganic opportunity evaluation (financial modeling, market research, etc)


• Prepares ad hoc analyses for senior management to support their decision-making process

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field


• Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience


• Highly analytical and excellent problem solving skills


• Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting, cash management and financial analysis processes, including forecasting and financial modeling. Expert level knowledge of Excel


• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and decision making skills


• Proven ability to respond within short time constraints and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy


• Ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail and an ability to work independently


• Ease in communicating and partnering with all levels in the organization

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in SAP BPC or related financial systems strongly preferred


• Financial and Operations Software Metrics experience

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