Lead Financial Analyst, Consulting Finance Business Partner - Acquisition

Company: Deloitte
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Lead Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis



Lead Financial Analyst


This position is part of the FP&A team in Enabling Areas (EA) and will be part of the Consulting Acquisitions & Global JV Finance Team. The Lead Analyst will primarily be aligned to the support the Financial aspects and modelling related to the various businesses within Consulting but will also have opportunities to support and be engaged in analysis and projects across Consulting Finance as needed.

Enabling Areas (EA) at the U.S. offices are the support arm of the organization and comprise several groups including Talent, Technology, Finance, Communications, Field Operations, etc. EA gives every client-service business unit access to the best and brightest resources when it comes to support services. More specifically, EA enables the business units to solely focus on satisfying clients and developing new products and services to sustain competitive advantage, while they consolidate and standardize a diverse collection of systems, processes, and functions. The team provides a wide array of services to the U.S and India professionals, and is continually evaluating and expanding its portfolio.

Work you will do
This role focuses on the Consulting Acquisitions and Global JV Finance team that include new acquisitions within Consulting and existing Joint Ventures. The Team within Consulting continues to help drive adoption of consistent financial support and partner with Consulting Corporate Development, M&A Finance, Acquisition Sponsor Leaders, Consulting Global Office and other groups to provide the reports and insights our leaders need to run these unique businesses in alignment with the guidance established by Deloitte Finance.

In providing finance-related services to the business:

• Explain, present and analyze the financial performance of businesses in the current acquisition and Global JV portfolio leveraging reporting from Tableau and Consulting-generated reporting as applicable
• Support acquisition and global JV specific processes, working collaboratively with other teams and individuals (e.g. Hybrid Finance, Engagement Financial Advisors, Chiefs of Staff, FP&A COEs, etc.) to ensure coordinated and seamless support to the business leaders
• Support engagement reporting views as needed in support of understanding business case and staffed views
• Provide meaningful, actionable insights, advice, and recommendations on historic and the
  future financial performance to the Business' leadership
  
  • Participate in planning and forecasting processes and develop metrics to monitor the performance against strategic objectives
  • Support initiatives to help the business in achieving its strategic objectives
  • Own and deliver a variety of ad hoc analyses and projects to deliver insights and/or process improvements to our leaders and teamExperience Requirements
    • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably in a FP&A role
    • Experience with engagement financial management is also a plus
    • Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:
      • Financial Reporting and Analysis
      • Planning and Forecasting
      • Working with Senior Leadership
      • Strong client management skills
      • Deliverable development
      • Problem solving skills
      • Quality and risk management
      • Project management
      • Change management
      • Business process improvement
      • Providing thought leadership
      • Formulating and delivering action plans for high profile strategic initiatives
      • Developing innovative solutions to business issues
        
        
        Qualifications required:
        • Accountability for Results: Holds self and others accountable for ensuring that results are achieved; Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision; Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibility; Sets high expectations for self and others
        • Communications: Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to create as well as deliver effective presentations
        • Creating Quality Deliverable: Establishes deliverable structure and content; Reviews deliverables of self and others team to ensure that they meet client expectations; Implements and enforces high standards for quality deliverables
        • Developing thought leadership / innovative ideas: Generates innovative ideas that are sound and progressive; Challenges the status quo; Fosters creativity throughout area of responsibility
        • Problem Solving: Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires critical thinking and strong analytical skills
        • Providing Exceptional Client Service: Manages self and others to provide exceptional client service by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality, accountability, and integrity
        • Motivating Others: Exhibits enthusiasm, positive professional attitude, integrity, reliability, and leadership
        • Building Rapport: Leads by example; actively listens; Respects the opinions and perspectives of others; Demonstrates strong personal commitment to others; clearly states thoughts, ideas, and expectations
        • Decision-making: Decision making skills, and ability to challenge, negotiate, and influence
        • Accounting: Understanding GAAP and firm accounting policies and procedure
          
          
          Technology or Other Requirements
          • Extensive experience effectively utilizing financial systems for operations, financial analysis and data extraction
          • Advanced / expertise in Excel and PowerPoint and firm financial applications
          • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
          • Actively teams with others and has strong communication skills
          • Advanced knowledge of financial systems: SAP, BPC, Advanced Analytics, etc
            
            
            The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $78,000 to $144,000.
            
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