Senior Analyst, Financial 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.

Major Duties :

• Participate in the monthly/quarterly/annual reporting process, preparation of reports, analyses of results relative to prior year, prior month, forecast and/or Plan focusing on key business factors driving financial performance.

• Responsible for or assists with Business Unit Financial Reporting & Analysis, Forecasting, Budgeting, Cost Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, and Special Projects to be shared to Business Stakeholders.

• Leads the annual Planning process and quarterly Forecasting process, which includes preparation of materials, calculations, hands-on communication with stakeholders, review and system upload, and advisory services.

• Participates in the month-end close activities - posting accrual entries, investigating month-end balances and coordinating with various teams (Accounting, AP, etc.) as needed.

• Develops strong relationships and closely coordinates with Business Unit Managers and internal Finance Team.  

• Conduct and lead special projects and ad hoc requests to support the Business Stakeholders and internal Finance Team.

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, TM1/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

Reasonable accommodation

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We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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. Learn more.