Financial Analyst

Position Summary

• This position is responsible for supporting the Architecture and Software Segment (Group) of[Company] . This position will work closely with Group, GSM, Business Unit, and RA Headquarters Finance personnel, and Department and Functional leaders within the Group.
• Participates in the financial analysis and report preparation of actual and forecasted results for the Group, and Group HQ Departments and Functions, with comparison to Prior Forecast, Plan and Prior Year.
• Assist in performing in-depth financial analyses and studies, and provide insights and recommendations to management. Support Business Unit and Group reporting and analysis by coordinating various information gathering activities within the Group as assigned.

Functional Expertise

• Assist in providing financial analysis, information, and interpretation to Group and Business
• Unit management.
• Accumulation of the necessary information to perform meaningful analysis, and producing related monthly Business, Group, Department, and Function variance analysis as requested.
• Process improve and streamline activities of the Group Finance function.
• Coordination of information gathering activities for Group internal and RA Headquarters requests. E.g. Investment Spending, YE Schedules, AEIP, New Product Revenue, Headcount,etc.
• Perform/assist in account reconciliations and journal entries as required
• Participation in the preparation and analysis of the Quarterly QPR for the Group and related Businesses.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the Group and related Businesses.
• Assist Group departments, functions and Business Units with financial performance analysis and reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changes in customer needs and focus.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing financial systems.
• Minimum Qualifications  BS or BA in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Management
• MBA or CPA desirable.
• Minimum two years of finance or accounting experience with emphasis in financial analysis, management reporting and process improvements is required.
• Strong computer skills desirable. (Excel, PowerPoint, Hyperion, SAP).