Job Description
Senior Corporate Financial Analyst summary: Lead group forecasting and budgeting processes, cash flow forecasting, and long-term planning in a dynamic open-source company.
About SUSE: SUSE is a global leader in innovative open-source solutions, serving over 60% of the Fortune 500. Our community thrives on diversity and connectivity without borders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute group-wide planning and forecasting processes, including annual budgets, quarterly, and monthly forecasts.
- Analyse historical data, market trends, and business drivers to create accurate forecasts.
- Coordinate with Finance business partners to gather budget inputs, review submissions, and consolidate the overall budget/forecast.
- Prepare budget reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors.
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs and strategic initiatives.
- Monitor cash flow performance and identify potential liquidity risks or opportunities.
- Collaborate with the treasury team to optimize cash management and financing activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualified experience in finance or financial planning and analysis.
- Strong financial modelling skills and experience using group consolidation tools (ideally Anaplan).
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship, and an open mind.
- A global community of unique individuals with different backgrounds, talents, skills, and perspectives.
- The freedom to be yourself and reach your full potential.