Senior Financial Analyst

at  EXPERIAN

Company Description
Experian is a global company in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our team.
Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

North America FP&A is looking for a Financial Analyst Senior to support region-wide planning functions. You will collaborate within the FSD Segment, focused on Credit Information Services, Integrated Sales and Data across the North America region to improve and improve planning functions through standardization of common functions. You will report to a Finance Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related Bachelor’s degree.
• Master in Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant, other related Master degree as ideal.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in Finance, including PnL OpEx accounts for month end cycle, forecast analysis and budget preparation.
• Experience dealing with high volume of data and tied deadlines.
• Promote continuous improvements in forecast accuracy, process efficiencies, and system automations.
• Hyperion pulling data experience, Microsoft Access, Power BI and Tableau knowledge as ideal.
• Critical thinking and the capability to create accurate and useful reports, and enthusiasm for translating data into relevant insight.
• Interact at all levels and manage projects end-to-end and experience getting results, organizing and prioritizing deadlines.
• Excel skill required; Experience of financial systems and tools including OBIEE, Hyperion Planning/Essbase and SmartView.

• Manage all aspects of non-technology OPEX costs in forecasting, month end close, budget and managing and communicating savings plan with FSD financial planning and analysis team.
• Support month end, forecasting and budget analysis for non-technology costs labor recharges.
• Business partnering with the FSD department product team around multiple revenue related cost areas.
• Manage global allocations from a financial perspective, including partner support with regional, corporate and central finance teams.