About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Finance Analyst.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate month end/ quarter end/ year-end financial results and analyze those results to understand the business drivers in detail.
• Perform variance analysis to identify business drivers responsible for movement of actual numbers from budget/ forecast/ plan etc.
• Provide meaningful analysis and variance commentary to senior stakeholders facilitating strategic decision making.
• Prepare monthly reports around Financials and Headcount with detailed analysis/recommendations on strategy going forward to meet plan/forecast.
• Prepare monthly/ quarterly management review decks with detailed commentary.
• Identify risks and opportunities to future forecast and perform annual operating planning for next 3-5 years.
• Data management, data integrity and data lineage skills in ensuring appropriate reporting of financials and related metrics/drivers.
• Requires extensive data reconciliation & consolidation as well as analysis, coupling the use of scenario and sensitivity analysis to forecast possible outcomes.
• Design new report / Modify existing financial report using Essbase excel add in tool.
• Process Transformation by suggesting innovative ideas and take initiative to automate the process.
• Exercise independent judgment to guide key metrics forecasting, closing data and validation.
• Present recommendations for resolving all aspects of delivering key forecasting projections as well as financial reporting to support monthly and quarterly forecasting.
• Ensure all the processes are duly updated and SOPs are regularly reviewed and updated.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Minimum 6-8 years' experience in finance or reporting roles, including monthly close, management reporting, Reconciliation & General ledger with good analysis and commentary skills.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Candidate must have hands on experience in LOB / segment / product reporting / management reporting / dashboard / analytics / commentary.
• Minimum 6-8 years' experience in finance or reporting roles, including monthly close, management reporting, Reconciliation & General ledger with good analysis and commentary skills.
• Preferably should have relevant banking experience with hands on experience in management reporting, forecasting and planning process.
• Candidate should also have good financial modelling, template building, dashboard and presentation skills as this will help in transforming reports to the next level.
• Candidate should have Essbase/Hyperion experience and should be a subject matter expert in data retrievals from different cubes.
• Ability to work both independently and within team environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to perform complex analyses, build financial models, draw conclusions, and communicate recommendations to business leaders.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Macros, Access and Power point.

• Preferable to have prior experience in FP&A role, with expertise in review and modification of financial reporting along with variance analysis to drive value.
• Candidate should be extremely good at change management and ability to turn around the reports not only with speed, but with high quality, integrated controls and checks.
• Develop expertise on reporting that meets brand standards and internal control standards.
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
• Detail Oriented working style.