Financial Analyst

Ascendo Resources
New York, NY

A global retailer is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Americas team, reporting to the Finance Manager out of their Manhattan and New Jersey offices.


Responsibilities:

  • Support financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across multiple countries in the Americas region
  • Actively participate in monthly close processes in collaboration with the Shared Services Accounting team
  • Analyze financial performance vs. budget/forecast and explain variances across P&L, CapEx, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
  • Prepare and present monthly financial reports for regional and HQ leadership including the worldwide executive team
  • Maintain and enhance forecasting models aligned with business assumptions and strategic priorities
  • Partner with department heads and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver financial insights
  • Support ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, or Accounting; MBA a plus
  • 2+ years in a similar FP&A or financial analyst role; retail experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and Anaplan; SAP experience a plus
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Comfortable working with international counterparts and maintaining confidentiality
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