Senior Financial Analyst

at  Catalina Marketing

Why Catalina? Catalina Marketing Costa Rica is part of the Catalina Group which is headquartered in the United States. The Catalina Group delivers omni-channel solutions to its customers with a long-standing history of rich data assets, but the company also recognizes its greatest asset is its people. The company’s guiding principles set the stage for winning in the markets we serve, and our potential is powerful. When you join the Catalina team, you will be part of an inclusive environment that embraces flexibility, community involvement, work-life balance as well as opportunities to grow professionally.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in corporate finance, with demonstrated skills in financial planning, modeling, and strategic analysis.
• Capable of developing and maintaining consultative relationships with various stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to meet organizational objectives.
• Strong working knowledge of Hyperion, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar financial reporting and planning tools.
• Ability to create complex models that forecast financial outcomes and analyze business scenarios.
• Skilled in interpreting large volumes of data and turning them into actionable insights using statistical tools and software.
• Knowledge of NPV, IRR, ROI, and other financial metrics to evaluate and support investment decisions.
• Ability to think strategically and provide financial insights that align with the company’s goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Aptitude for identifying problems, analyzing potential solutions, and implementing strategies that mitigate risks and enhance business performance.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, building relationships with stakeholders across various departments.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint, essential for complex financial modeling, data analysis, and effective presentation of financial information.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles, including revenue and expense recognition, accruals, and prepaids, essential for accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Adept at prioritization and time management, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and understand the sense of urgency required in a dynamic business environment.
• Possesses strong self-starting capabilities and the ability to self-direct work in an unstructured environment, ensuring productivity and initiative in independent settings.
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• Serve as a strategic financial partner to business units and functional leaders, providing financial analysis and support to enhance various strategic and operational initiatives, facilitating informed decision-making, and optimizing financial performance.
• Lead comprehensive financial modeling and scenario analysis for complex data-driven projects, providing critical insights that influence product development and innovation strategies.
• Analyze financial data and trends using Hyperion & Workday Adaptive Planning to identify discrepancies, provide detailed explanations, and develop actionable insights for strategic decision-making and performance improvement.
• Direct complex financial planning and analysis, driving strategic decision-making across business units to support corporate growth objectives.
• Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports highlighting key variances, trends, and potential areas for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
• Optimize Hyperion and Workday Adaptive Planning usage to streamline financial reporting, ensuring rapid, accurate data processing and report generation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial understanding, ensuring alignment between business actions and financial outcomes.
• Clarify financial reports and key financial concepts to business functions, ensuring they understand their impact on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Evaluate capital investments and strategic projects using financial metrics such as NPV, IRR, and ROI to support decision-making.
• Participate in developing and reviewing financial procedures and policies to ensure they align with corporate objectives and best practices.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect organizational interests and ensure financial stability.