As a core member of the Business Unit Finance Team, the successful candidate will engage with the business heads and their leadership teams to drive strategic business planning and growth initiatives, develop insightful analytics that help understand business performance, influence business decisions and drive overall business growth and corporate profitability. The candidate will assist in finance related matters for a global organization working with partners across multiple business lines and regions and will be supported by Finance Insight Centers, or centralized support functions.
What you will be responsible for
As a Lead Financial Officer, you will:
- Partner with Business teams and support/ advise on strategic business planning and initiatives ensuring fiscally sound decisions
- Develop financial models and scenario analysis to challenge and evaluate business case development and/or decisions and track performance metrics
- Assist in development and review of monthly and quarterly financial performance and present to the senior management highlighting key business drivers and insights
- Support financial measurement framework to optimize spend and create functional
- Support the planning processes including multi-year strategy plan, annual budget/ forecast
- Establish and maintain strong relationship with broader Finance organization including fellow LFOs, Insight Centers, Accounting, and other corporate support functions, to ensure quality deliverables and proper information flow
- Constantly assess the current processes to drive and manage changes for improvement
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Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience within business partnering, commercial finance functions, or FP&A (Financial Services industry experience is a plus)
- Ability to articulately express ideas and clearly laid out financial analysis to influence business and finance partners
- Must have strong problem solving skills and ability to translate complex data into an easy-to-understand analysis
- Strong excel skills
- Prior experience with Hyperion SmartView and/or Data analytics tools (e.g. Alteryx, Tableau) is a plus
- Ability to express ideas to business partners with supported financial analysis
- Must possess strong communication and presentation skills
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish credibility within business and finance
- Ability to work under pressure and overcome challenges from a constantly shifting delivery landscape
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $132,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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