Financial Analyst

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Skills and Competencies

• 1 - 3 years of relevant financial experience with planning and analysis processes is preferred
• Detail and data quality oriented and capable to summarize and communicate findings/analysis
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office (preferably: Office 365)
• Good analytical decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts
• Desire to learn new skills and cover new challenges
• Able to work with large amounts of data and utilize reporting applications and tools
• Good attention to detail and able to improve and complete recurring processes avoiding error  
• Able to work both independently and as a member of a team by interacting and collaborating with members of other teams across the organization
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Applies knowledge and basic/intermediate problem solving techniques to define and resolve problems
• Develop broad based knowledge of financial instruments, terminology, and related business practices of the FP&A area
• Able to provide basic/intermediate support to the business planning processes and deliverables

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or other quantitative field

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst (FA) role will play a critical role in supporting through all phases of the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and analysis processes, including participation in adhoc project work. The FA is responsible for conducting and processing large amounts of financial data on a regular basis to create detailed reports based on the observations and analysis results. The FA performs quality reviews to identify financial discrepancies and communicates any risk to the appropriate level. This position requires a deep understanding of financial principles and strong analytical skills to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making and improve financial performance.

• Provide support on the analytical, forecasting, month end and variance analysis reporting and Ad Hoc projects based on business needs
• Collaborate in the preparation of the monthly reports and variance analysis that will help identify key focus areas for management, in a timely manner with moderate level of guidance from direct manager and/or senior team members
• Assist with the preparation of various business planning processes and deliverables: forecast, budget, 5 year strategic plan, etc.
• Assist in inputting forecast and budget projections into Moody’s financial reporting system with guidance from direct manager and/or senior team members
• Collaborate and build rapports with various stakeholders within Finance to understand business needs and provide financial support
• Assist in the development of new reporting solutions and identifying key focus areas for management with a moderate level of guidance from direct manager and/or senior team members
• Implement best practices for enhancements to current processes and reporting, including driving the standardization of activities across business planning to harness efficiencies
• Provide support for the development of financial models to evaluate business scenarios and support strategic initiatives

About the team

Our Finance team is responsible for supporting Moody’s financial planning and analysis activities. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and financial performance improvement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.