Financial Planning Analyst - Supervising Associate

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Financial Planning Operations – Financial Planning Analyst – Supervising Associate

EY Global Delivery Services means 38 800+ specialists providing globally IT, HR, finance, project management and strategic business services to EY member firms. In addition we deliver support and solutions to clients from all over the world. 

The opportunity
This opportunity as a Financial Planning Analyst within the Financial Planning Operations Team involves serving as a business partner and advisor to key business leaders and senior FPO team members by assisting or delivering  the financial analysis, reporting, as well as supporting the annual financial planning processes. In this role, you will establish trusted relationships with clients, provide analytical expertise, and introduce innovative reporting solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Actively participate in Global Integrated Planning processes ensuring alignment with strategic goals and providing reliable reporting and analytics.
• Assist senior FPO members in month-end analysis process to ensure financial results' accuracy, and in  preparation of presentations for Senior Leadership meetings.
• Identify and evaluate existing processes and provide recommendations to improve efficiencies.
• Cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders and business leaders across the organization to drive alignment and collaboration to support operational initiatives.
• Work with data scientists, data engineers to co-create and implement data-driven solutions to business problems.
• Conduct or support reactive, ad-hoc data-driven analyses, as needed, to answer business questions using a variety of data sources and analytical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses make better decisions.
• Provide critical business and finance/markets domain knowledge, analytical and data interrogation expertise to the development of projects.
   

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work virtually in a global environment and respect different international cultures
• Strong background in corporate financial management, particularly in financial planning and analysis
• Excellent analytical skills with a track record of developing and delivering effective solutions independently
• Team-focused mindset with the flexibility to handle and prioritize multiple demands and deadlines
• Confidence in challenging the status quo and proposing new approaches, while building consensus and identifying common ground
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to present and advise clients
• Well versed and up-to-date with the technology used in the FP&A team (SQL, Power BI, Advanced Excel, presentation tools, data automation tools)
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Power BI, for both ad hoc and regular reporting.
• Experience in navigating and interpreting complex data sets.
• Experience in the application of automation tools to enhance data workflows.
• Experience in generating insightful reports and constructing analytical models.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate and/or professional certification in a business related subject matter (i.e. Accounting, Finance) 
• 4+ years of experience in finance/business roles with at least 3 years of supervisory, analytical, forecasting and budgeting experience
• Strong spoken and written English
   

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong interpersonal skills - can work alongside and gain the trust and respect of stakeholders at all levels of seniority

What we look for 

• We’re interested in professionals who are eager to be the 'Go To' contact for financial and operational issues while supporting the Service Lines Leaders and act as a trusted business adviser, develop effective working relationships within the Finance team and leadership, becoming a key point of contact. 

What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career. 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

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