Lead Financial Analyst - Senior Associate

The Business Analysis (BA) sub-function of FP&A supports business leadership by providing strategic analytics, insights, and performance reporting to enable informed decision making.

The opportunity

The Business Analysis team is seeking for strong Financial Analyst to support the Service Line/CBS leadership and Finance team members. The role provides support to the Finance Lead on the interpretation of financial information, ad hoc analysis and investigations. You will work closely with other members of the Business Analysis team.

This role will establish a trusted relationship with their clients, understanding their needs and teaming with other Finance team members to bring best in class analytical support, functional expertise and reporting solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (Actual, Plan and Forecast for P&L metrics) to support the decision-making discussions
• Prepare reporting and analysis to identify key areas of focus based on actual performance which can be developed into insightful commentary
• Monitor and oversee a number of key processes, including GDS reconciliations and balance sheet accruals.
• Ensure the month–end accounting process is carried out accurately and efficiently within a tight schedule including reviewing and preparing journals as required, reviewing variances to plan and prior year, as well as providing analytical insight for these
• Support financial planning and budgeting processes including financial plan, forecasts, month end and year end closes
• Ensure the Finance team’s processes are as efficient as possible whilst constantly looking to make improvements where possible
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting as appropriate
• Incorporating technology, automation and Gen AI in improving delivery of insights to the business by partnering with Global Analytics, EDS and Reporting teams
• Be proactive in raising the profile of the Finance team within the business and in contributing to your own professional development

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work in a virtual global organization respecting international cultures
• Good presentation, problem-solving, analytical and listening skills
• Good team player with ability to interact with staff at all levels.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Proactive and self-sufficient working style with ability to prioritize whilst escalating as appropriate to prevent dilution of existing controls.
• Able to demonstrate initiative in approach to problem solving
• Computer proficiency; be proficient or trainable in complex aspects of financial software packages, including Power Bi
  
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools, predominantly Excel and PowerPoint

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate and/or professional certification in a business-related subject matter (i.e. Accounting, Finance)
• Approximately 1-3 years of experience in a related accounting or analysis function

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools, predominantly Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI

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 with the extended 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.