Sr Analyst, BU Fin Analysis

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Summary

Responsible for conducting and documenting complex financial analysis projects for a business unit. Analyzes revenues and expenditures, researches variances, studies trends, compiles financial data, and provides financial reporting for the business unit. Draw conclusions and make recommendations to financial and line management.

Major Duties:

• Develops strong relationships and closely coordinates with Business Unit and Corporate Financial Management personnel.
• Responsible for or assists with Business Unit Financial Reporting & Analysis, Competitive Benchmarking, Forecasting, Budgeting, Profitability Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, and Special Projects.
• Assists in coordination of Sarbanes-Oxley sign-off for Business Unit.
• Participates in developing unit's strategic plan.
• Participates in the development of corporate-wide financial and reporting policies and procedures to comply with senior management directives and regulatory requirement
• Oversees the preparation of various financial reports, providing data analysis and justification for management decisions
• Manages projects, including planning, organizing, and directing activities towards project goal completion, including management reporting
• Provide thought leadership in specific subject matters with other financial team members.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required to evaluate financial results
• Broad financial and accounting knowledge and business acumen acquired through a 4-year degree program and related work experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required to present relevant information to management
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office suite, PeopleSoft, HFM, IBM PAFE/PAW/Cognos and other similar systems used in financial reporting
• Experience with business intelligence analytical tools required to interpret data, perform analyses and communicate financial information to various constituents. Knowledge and experience in Power BI reporting is a plus
• Detail-oriented, highly flexible and adaptable to change, and proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and build relationships in a geographically-blended environment (North America and Manila, primarily)

Experience Required

• CPA is a plus but not required, with 10+ years of collective experience in general and cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, procurement, project management and analysis, and other relevant finance-related functional areas.
• Knowledge of the Financial Services Industry is a plus.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

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About Our Manila Office

The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 — driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth.

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