Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial AnalystHigh profile position with fast track opportunity for a go getter!!Our client, a Global Manufacturer and Distributor has an immediate need for a Senior Financial Analyst with an MBA and experience preparing and making presentations to senior management.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and coordination of the annual budget and strategic plan processes for Global R&D and Marketing, including innovations and other growth initiatives, as well as the monthly forecasting processOversee and manage the continued development of reporting, budgeting, financial forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools for the investments/growth business partner teamDefines and monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variancesDevelop global reporting and associated tools as needed to effectively support CTO and CMO ensuring the right insights are being provided and trackedTimely prepare high quality routine and ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests for CTO/CMO and their Global Leadership teamsPerform ad-hoc analysis and develop Excel based analysis models for CTO/CMO and their Global Leadership teams, often with incomplete informationProactively analyze current and past trends (both internal and external) to gather insights across revenue and expenses to track growth and monitor costsPartner and communicate timely and proactively with R&D and Marketing teams across the globe to support both monthly performance management process and all different planning cycles with high confidence to engage leadership into relevant discussionsSupports the innovation funnel and gate review process, including ownership of Project NPV models and assumptionsCollaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to identify and resolve any past, present and future reporting concerns and proactively identify future needs to reduce overall reporting concernsSupports cross functional projects management like cost reduction initiatives, innovation/growth initiatives, and continues improvement effortsSupport designated critical business areas or priorities as neededRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an accounting, economics or finance discipline, MBA, CMA, or CPA is a MUSTMinimum, 3-4 years of corporate finance or banking/consulting experienceDemonstrated ability with project management, financial modeling and analysisExperience with both local operational and corporate/regional responsibility but no specific industry knowledge requiredFP&A or corporate finance experience supporting a business leader/team desiredStrong financial modeling and analytical skills are needed, including ability to perform ad-hoc analysis and develop Excel based analysis modelsArticulate with excellent verbal and written communication to communicate efficiently with regions / countries and business leadersExcellent understanding and knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools, experience in developing tools and reporting systems a plusHigh level of systems knowledge, principally SAP BW, Hyperion Enterprise, Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Smart View as well as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). SAP ERP knowledge a plusStrong self-starter, comfortable working in a highly matrixed organization and ability to work independently and remotely if required