Financial Planning & Analysis- Associate

Job Responsibilities Serve as a liaison between Firm-wide P&A, lines of business, Functional Finance teams and other support teams in order to provide impactful reporting, planning and insightful analyses Produce presentations, analysis and supporting materials for key internal clients including senior management; participate and support ad-hoc special projects and requests as needed Develop, consolidate and present insightful and robust qualitative and quantitative financial analysis including annual budget, quarterly/monthly forecast variances Create and review financial P&L for monthly, quarterly and other business reviews, townhalls and offsites Conduct "deep dive" analyses on key metrics including Revenue, Expenses, Headcount and other KPIs to determine driver Collaborate with business partners across P&A, lines of business and the firm to ensure the timely, accurate and effective delivery of recurring and ad-hoc initiatives Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders: firm-wide, Functional Finance, lines of business and technology teams Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Self-starter who is able to work in a fast paced, results driven environment BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Accounting Sound judgment, professional maturity and personal integrity, strong work ethic, proactive and results-oriented, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Candidate must be comfortable with frequently changing priorities Ability to comprehend and clearly communicate complex concepts and maintain composure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Excellent organizational, management, and both verbal and written communication skills Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills Strong technical and analytical skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Essbase, Visual Basic and macros Ability to navigate multiple data sets and synthesize into cohesive presentation and recommendations Detail oriented with the ability to work well under pressure, handling multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously Team oriented, inquisitive, critical thinker who anticipates questions from internal clients and senior management Ability to build strong partnerships with colleagues, desire to learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills (CFA, CPA, MBA a plus) At least 3 years of relevant FP&A experience, preferably in the financial services industry