Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst to manage and oversee key financial operations, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and global reporting. This role will involve close collaboration with Business Development, Legal, and cross-functional finance teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate should have expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and analytical reviews within a multinational environment.

Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications & Skills:
Education: Bachelor's+ master's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis.

Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Hyperion Financial System.
Expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:
Month-end close & reporting
Support month-end close activities and meet reporting timelines.
Review trial balance movements and validate key P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
Prepare monthly P&L results and key drivers for the Local Management Team.
Submit monthly financial statements in Hyperion with complete and accurate data.

Business coordination & unit counts
Coordinate with Business Development and Legal to reconcile unit counts and update store trackers.
Investigate variances and document assumptions and adjustments.
Share final unit-count outputs with the Local Management Team and the Global External Reporting Team.

Financial analysis & insights
Assist in preparing the roll-forward schedule.
Prepare and consolidate monthly Balance Sheet schedules.
Prepare Balance Sheet roll-forward and variance analysis and submit required Hyperion inputs.
Prepare monthly P&L variance analysis and management deck commentary (vs. prior month, budget, and forecast).
Support SSG and SSSG calculations, MD&A, and commentary for the Controller Deck.
Identify trends and risks and drive process improvements to improve accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare and deliver the Controller Deck with clear commentary and supporting schedules