Finance Analyst

Posted December 12, 2022


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking an experienced analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis, to support the Strategic Communications Segment's global management team towards achieving our company's short-and long-term financial goals. This position will play a key role in supporting accurate accounting, timely and quality financial and management reporting as well as commercial and operational support to the business while ensuring that shared service support functions are operating effectively (including transactions processing, core accounting and revenue recognition). We are seeking people with solid experience with financial statements and reports, finance operations, processes and systems. The role will report to the Finance Lead, Technology Segment, with direct exposure to the segment's leadership team.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
  • Assist in producing appropriate monthly management reports for the segment leadership and the firm's Executive Management
  • Continuously identify process improvements and improve reporting content and process to meet evolving needs.
  • Support the team in analyzing the segment's financial performance and derive appropriate business intelligence to inform decision-making.
  • Actively participate in quarterly forecast and annually budget sessions
    • Build/update templates to be sent to regional teams
    • Upload regional forecast projections
    • Prepare various analysis for management's decision making
  • Work alongside business practitioners to help resolve ad hoc inquiries into financial matters such as billing, time entry, revenue recognition, etc.
  • Help manage the Strategic Communications Finance department's processes and cadence; support operational improvements within the department to increase our productivity and enhance our role in supporting the business.
  • Participate in special projects / ad hoc analysis as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS or BA Degree.
  • 2+ years of experience in financial areas with focus on financial analysis and operations:
    • Budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and overall FP&A duties and rhythm.
    • Financial statements and analyses (variance/ trend analyses, valuation), financial operations, management reporting processes.
    • Experienced user of financial systems, TM1, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, database or other reporting writing tools.
  • Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Detail-oriented and dependable; ability to work independently and to appropriately manage expectations around deliverables and timeline.
  • Fast, eager learner and versatile, ability to adapt to complex, changing, ambiguous environments.
  • Proactive, self-starter with a leader mindset; ability to help manage the team workload and seek opportunities to contribute.
  • COVID Vaccine required*

PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • BS in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA, CFA, or MBA.
  • Experience in Power BI.
  • Working knowledge of revenue recognition rules under US GAAP and practical application into revenue forecasting.
  • Ability to influence others without direct reporting relationships; ability operate in a matrix organization.

*Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form and submit the form to your recruiter.

Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Competitive salary and bonus plans
  • Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
  • Full package of benefits plans
  • Company matched 401K
  • Annual paid volunteer hours
  • Corporate matching for charitable donations
  • Potential for flexible working arrangements
  • Free snacks and drinks
  • Upscale offices close to public transportation
  • Pet insurance

About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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