senior finance analyst ( Financial Planning & analysis)Macquarie Group Services

An exciting opportunity exists for you to join the Financial Planning and Analysis team as a Management Accountant.
This is a great opportunity to join the broader Operations team at Macquarie Group.
In this role, your responsibilities would include:
Producing monthly management reporting on cost base and business recoveries
Reviewing month-end cost base of Technology service areas, including analysis of variances on month-on-month movement and against forecast
Providing analysis and commenting on monthly fluctuations and variances to forecast/budget
Analysing and identifying adjusting entries in coordination with Financial Control
Ensuring completeness of journal entries particularly accruals of Technology costs
Participating in regular financial meetings with stakeholders on month-end results of cost base including review of monthly forecast, budget build and billable rates in Apptio
Supporting ad hoc client requests and team initiatives as required from time to time
Conscientiously managing business financials, pro-actively assessing risks, and making timely escalations
Working collaboratively with colleagues performing similar tasks across other service areas to ensure consistency in approach and quality of service delivery to area clients
Identifying opportunities to improve and simplify current processes to increase operational effectiveness and quality of service
Performing knowledge based self-review of work and ensure work with highest standards of accuracy is delivered consistently
To be successful in this role, you will need to be customer focused and can initiate and maintain client relationships. You'll also have a high attention to detail and be comfortable with working on multiple tasks and high volumes.
You'll also bring the following skills/credentials:
Possesses strong achievement drive and the ability to deliver under pressure and maintain consistently high-quality standard of work
Excellent troubleshooting and issue resolution skill
Ability to manage time, workload to meet set timelines for all deliverables
Understands how own team's work contributes to the overall success of the function and can appreciate the big picture
Good command over English and understanding of profession communication etiquette is very essential
A well-developed attention to detail but with capacity to appreciate the "big picture"
Proficient use of Microsoft office suite with particularly strong competence on MS Excel
Ability to work in a virtual global team, and manage cross-border relationships effectively
If you're looking to join a global organization in an energetic team, apply today to start your journey!
About the Corporate Operations Group
The Corporate Operations Group brings together specialist support services in Digital Transformation & Data, Technology, Operations, Human Resources, Business Services, Corporate Strategy & Solutions, and the Macquarie Group Foundation. We deliver service excellence to ensure Macquarie is open for business, deliver on transformational change, invest in our people and have deep relationships with our customers.
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The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable environment enables us to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future' is as inspiring to you as it is to us, please apply. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways.
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