FP&A Analyst

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in the United States is seeking a Finance Analyst to support monthly and quarterly reporting and budgeting processes for the Americas region.

You will perform FP&A analyses, prepare management reports, and collaborate with global teams to explain variances and drive cost optimization. Strong Excel and Oracle Hyperion experience preferred; bachelor's degree required. This role offers exposure to corporate finance, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of FP&A experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Oracle: Hyperion / Essbase (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and communicate summary findings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly analysis of Corporate results for senior management with in-depth financial analysis and insights on key variance drivers; including verifying accuracy of month end postings, analysing transaction details.
• Prepare firm wide management reporting for weekly, monthly, and quarterly deliverables providing high level commentary to regional management and global counterparts to explain key expense movements.
• Liaise with business managers during the annual budget process, providing management reports monthly, and responding to ad-hoc requests as needed to support business managers.
• Assist with Corporate allocation process on a quarterly basis, working with global teams and internal stakeholders on changes to keys and to quantify impact of changes.
• Manage the execution and delivery of the Americas budget by partnering with divisional CAOs to highlight trends and track variances to targets.
• Build checks and controls to ensure accuracy in reports and implement automation/efficiencies into processes.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Independent worker & communication

Organizational skills

Curiosity & fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Oracle Hyperion/Essbase

Job description

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $75K and $80K/year * (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview:

Nomura's Finance department manages the company's financial operations and provides financial guidance to support business decision-making. The team collaborates with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders to develop effective financial strategies, providing guidance on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to align financial operations with business objectives. Nomura's Finance team specializes in financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, and capital management, known for providing exceptional service to clients. With a strong track record and commitment to innovation and global reach, Nomura's Finance department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Role Description:

• Prepare monthly analysis of Corporate results for senior management providing in-depth financial analysis and insights on key variance drivers; including verifying accuracy of month end postings, analysing transaction details
• Prepare firm wide management reporting for weekly, monthly, and quarterly deliverables providing high level commentary to both regional management and global counterparts to explain key expense movements compared to benchmarks
• Liaise with business managers assisting them during the annual budget process, providing management reports monthly, and responding to ad-hoc requests as needed to support business managers
• Assist with Corporate allocation process on a quarterly basis, working with global teams and internal stakeholders on changes to existing keys, quantifying impact of key changes to the business, conducting monthly analysis on key drivers of variances compared to budget
• Manage the execution and delivery of the Americas budget by partnering with divisional CAOs to highlight trends for baseline metrics, identify saves and investment areas, and design reporting to track variances to targets
• Build checks and controls to ensure accuracy in reports and implement automation/efficiencies into existing processes as needed
• Assist with ongoing projects and initiatives within the finance division
• Participate in firm’s daily revenue flash reporting to senior management
• Participate in quarterly reporting for Finance COO office with headcount management and expense reporting.
• Help with invoice submission and accrual tracking for Finance division.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 1+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience preferred
• Prior experience working within financial services sector is a plus but not mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field
• Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PPT, Word)
• Experience with Oracle: Hyperion / Essbase (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and communicate summary findings
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn, with demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new concepts and business processes.

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

* base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

US FINANCE ONLY

Applicants f or this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently
authorized to work f or any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking
over sponsorship of employment visas f or this posit ion at this time