Sr 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.

Summary
The Financial Analyst will support the business unit with various level of periodic reporting and analysis including, but not limited to, expense analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, invoices submission, monthly close processes, and other ad hoc tasks. The financial analyst will work closely and frequently with partners based both in Manila and in Chicago, to ensure the financial goals of the business unit and of Northern Trust are met.

Major Duties

• Perform monthly/quarterly reporting processes which involve, but not limited to, forecasting, P&L variance analysis, and preparation of various reports and presentations to the management focusing on key business factors driving financial performance, as well as supplement reports needed by business partners.
• Assist in annual planning which includes, but not limited to, supporting the business unit for the preparation, timeliness and integrity of the annual budget and proactively providing sound and valuable recommendations to stakeholders that would impact key business decisions
• Assist in the submission of invoices as requested by business partners, processing of cost chargebacks, and assist in the month-end close process including, but not limited to, reclassifications and adjustment entries.
• Develop strong relationships and closely coordinate with both partners in Manila and other locations in carrying the identified responsibilities.
• Work closely with the local and onshore managers, as well as members of the team in identifying process improvements to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the team and in developing financial/business metrics that are vital to stakeholders' decision-making.
• Participate in other special projects and ad hoc requirements.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask across several different projects at a given time
• Relevant experience in Financial and Accounting processes is preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to present relevant information to the Senior Management group and to various stakeholders
• Possess ability to work effectively and build relationships across a matrix structure and with a diverse management team
• Proficiency with Office 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneDrive, and Teams, to efficiently perform analyses and communicate financial information to various stakeholders
• Knowledgeable in PeopleSoft, HFM, TM1/Cognos, and other similar systems used in financial reporting, planning and analysis
• 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
• Flexible and a team player

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.
• Industry knowledge is beneficial

Working Hours

5AM - 2PM, Mondays - Fridays

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.

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