We are looking for a versatile New York based team member to join our existing group to focus on headcount reporting and forecasting, handy management, process re-engineering relating to accruals, provider cost analysis, and GT report standardization.  This role reports to the NY team lead and is part of a global team spanning mainly UK, Germany, Moscow, Asia.  Overall we support Wholesale and Retail IT Development groups and their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expert for providing cost analysis and centrally coordinate the total view
• Partner with finance to validate and agree on the monthly flash results
• Participate in the monthly balance sheet and results position review with finance
• Monthly reporting reviews with senior management
• Participation in the quarterly forecast process and coordination
• Manage BMS team in the production of the monthly headcount report
• Joiner / Leaver data analysis and ad hoc reporting
• Work with divisional admin to ensure proper HR data is available for valid reporting, internal and external headcount
• Participate in working groups related to headcount process change
• Develop and implement process for headcount forecasting to be adopted across global technology
• DB Rib reporting implementation and adoption (or similar central repository tool)
• Assist in the handy support and central accrual process
• Management of project initiatives lead by the central team to ensure end to end roll out and adoption
• Participate in central workstreams as necessary

 Professional and Personal Qualifications

• Business management or controlling experience in the financial industry.
• High proficiency in Excel, Microsoft access, Powerpoint, Graphing, Charting, Hiperion/Essbase, and ability to work with large complex datasets.
• Financial experience and knowledge of accounting principles & practices, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Has experience presenting to senior management and feels comfortable in such a role.
• Ability to monitor, track and clearly communicate progress, escalating issues when appropriate.
• The ability to work either independently or as an integral team member sharing ideas and following group standards
• Strong attention to detail, quick turnaround time, and adaptability to variation in the work type
• Time Management skills –ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment with various work-streams and demands in place simultaneously.  Strong ability to prioritize and problem solve.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, choosing the most appropriate method and medium depending on audience.
• Ability to develop and implement processes for the long term strategic solution while managing the short term tactical approach.

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