Job Description
Senior Corporate Financial Analyst Summary: We seek a highly skilled Senior Corporate Financial Analyst to manage forecasting and budgeting processes, cash flow forecasting, and long-term planning for a global leader in enterprise open source solutions.
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Corporate Financial Analyst to join our growing Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing group forecasting and budgeting processes, cash flow forecasting, and the development of long-term plans.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development and execution of the group-wide planning and forecasting process, including annual budgets, quarterly, and monthly forecasts.
- Analyze historical data, market trends, and business drivers to develop accurate and actionable forecasts.
- Coordinate with Finance business partners to gather budget inputs, review submissions, and consolidate the overall budget/forecast.
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with the treasury team to optimize cash management and financing activities.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of the company's three-year financial plan by providing financial analysis, modelling, and insights.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional finance certification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
- Minimum of 5 years of post-qualified experience in finance or financial planning and analysis, with a focus on forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management, Business Partnering.
- Strong financial modelling skills and experience using group consolidation tools (ideally Anaplan).
- Group forecasting & budgeting experience.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Power Point.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to senior management.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
About SUSE:
We are a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship, and an open mind. We celebrate and reward your achievements and empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want.
Why SUSE:
- We are passionate about customers.
- We are respectful and inclusive.
- We are empowered and accountable.
- We are trustworthy and act with integrity.
- We are collaborative.