Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst to manage and oversee key financial operations, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and global reporting. This role will involve close collaboration with Business Development, Legal, and cross-functional finance teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate should have expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and analytical reviews within a multinational environment. Key Responsibilities: Month-end close & reporting • Support month-end close activities and meet reporting timelines. • Review trial balance movements and validate key P&L and Balance Sheet accounts. • Prepare monthly P&L results and key drivers for the Local Management Team. • Submit monthly financial statements in Hyperion with complete and accurate data. • Business coordination & unit counts • Coordinate with Business Development and Legal to reconcile unit counts and update store trackers. • Investigate variances and document assumptions and adjustments. • Share final unit-count outputs with the Local Management Team and the Global External Reporting Team. Financial analysis & insights • Assist in preparing the roll-forward schedule. • Prepare and consolidate monthly Balance Sheet schedules. • Prepare Balance Sheet roll-forward and variance analysis and submit required Hyperion inputs. • Prepare monthly P&L variance analysis and management deck commentary (vs. prior month, budget, and forecast). • Support SSG and SSSG calculations, MD&A, and commentary for the Controller Deck. • Identify trends and risks and drive process improvements to improve accuracy and timeliness. • Prepare and deliver the Controller Deck with clear commentary and supporting schedules Minimum Requirements: Qualifications & Skills: • Education: Bachelor’s+ master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. • Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis. Technical Skills: • Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards. • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Hyperion Financial System. • Expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis. • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel. Soft Skills: • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders. • High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.