Sr. Financial Analyst (Controlling)

The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for the analysis of actuals to ensure integrity of reported figures, highlighting trends and identifying causes of unexpected variances. This includes assisting with special financial and business related activities to identify gaps and determine steps to improve financial reporting processes and overall review effectiveness and efficiency.

Main tasks/areas cover the following:

• Financial Data Analysis
  • Collect, process, and interpret financial data from various sources, such as financial statements, budgets and reports.
  • Identify and quantify the potential sources of uncertainty, volatility, and variability that might affect the financial performance and goals.
  • Communicate and present their findings and recommendations to the senior management.
• Risk and opportunity assessment
  • Evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with the financial decisions and strategies of the organization.
  • Prepare clear, concise, and convincing reports / dashboards / charts that highlight the key financial data, insights, and implications.
  • Involvement with internal audit procedures / documentation as needed
• Metrics
  • Assist in ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the financial data.
  • Monitors accuracy of the closing adjustments past reporting timeline.
  • Checks with the end-users that a complete follow through is being done for challenges identified.
• Projects
  • Participate / drive improvements of financial analysis on actual reported data with primary focus on the financial statements.
  • Participate in various regional projects as either project manager or team member particularly those impacting financial reporting data.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and standards (US GAAP / IFRS)
• Intermediate level in using Microsoft Office tools. (Excel, Macros, Power BI)
• Familiarity with financial software and tools, preferably SAP R3 and/or S4 HANA
• Project Management Skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills / Interpersonal skills
• Adaptability: Being able to adapt in constantly changing environment / multi cultural work set up
• Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills to assess risks and develop financial strategies.
• Good time management and organizational skills

• Hybrid work setup
• HMO upon hire
• Values-based culture
• Learning Opportunities

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Continental Global Business Services in Manila started in June 2012 as Veyance Technologies Inc. and was acquired by Continental AG in January 2015. On the same year, it legally changed the company name to Continental Global Business Services Manila Inc., which reflects its global presence as a full-fledged subsidiary of ContiTech Division in Continental AG.

GBS Manila is composed of five (5) main work streams, structured to make processes centralized, standardized, and in leveraged technology with the support of IT group, Continental Business Systems & RPA Competence Center.

It provides end-to-end, front-to-back services; from customer service, order management, purchasing, invoice to payment, credit and collection, full finance activities, data management, and HR services including payroll, employee benefits and talent acquisition; all built to meet its customers needs.

Originally posted on Himalayas