Financial Analyst Expert

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of SOX process flows, narratives, risk and control matrices, and end-to-end data flows across business processes, applications, and IT platforms impacting financial reporting
• Perform reviews of complex financial and operational processes to ensure alignment with USGAAP accounting standards and evaluate whether controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively
• Conduct and participate in walkthroughs with Business Process Owners, IT, and control owners to validate risks, confirm control design, and support accurate SOX documentation, including Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)
• Assist in the annual financial and third-party risk assessment process, including identification of emerging risks, changes in processes, and assessment of control implications
• Support the development and execution of SOX testing plans over entity-level controls, business process controls, key reports, spreadsheets, and IT General Controls (ITGCs) in line with ICFR guidance
• Coordinate closely with Accounting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support SOX certifications, audits, and remediation efforts, ensuring issues are addressed timely and effectively
• Evaluate the adequacy of the SOX control environment, including Business Process Controls, Application Controls, and ITGCs, and identify opportunities for control rationalization and automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Partner with the business to drive remediation of control deficiencies, support policy and process improvement initiatives, and promote strong governance practices
• Provide analytical and reporting support, including monthly and quarterly impact and materiality assessments for complex accounts, and reporting on the results of quality and controls assessments
• Support continuous assessment and continuous monitoring initiatives, and assist in evaluating emerging risks such as regulatory/reporting changes, SOC1/SOC2 considerations, and new technologies (e.g., Generative or Agentic AI) and their impact on controls

• First level university degree with a focus in business or economics
• advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) preferred
• Typically 4+ years of experience as a financial analyst
• Typically experienced in more than one finance function
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis, with advanced knowledge in one area
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Superior teamwork skills
• Strong business acumen
• Good project management skills
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of SOX process flows, narratives, risk and control matrices, and end-to-end data flows across business processes, applications, and IT platforms impacting financial reporting
• Perform reviews of complex financial and operational processes to ensure alignment with USGAAP accounting standards and evaluate whether controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively
• Conduct and participate in walkthroughs with Business Process Owners, IT, and control owners to validate risks, confirm control design, and support accurate SOX documentation, including Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)
• Assist in the annual financial and third-party risk assessment process, including identification of emerging risks, changes in processes, and assessment of control implications
• Support the development and execution of SOX testing plans over entity-level controls, business process controls, key reports, spreadsheets, and IT General Controls (ITGCs) in line with ICFR guidance
• Coordinate closely with Accounting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support SOX certifications, audits, and remediation efforts, ensuring issues are addressed timely and effectively
• Evaluate the adequacy of the SOX control environment, including Business Process Controls, Application Controls, and ITGCs, and identify opportunities for control rationalization and automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Partner with the business to drive remediation of control deficiencies, support policy and process improvement initiatives, and promote strong governance practices
• Provide analytical and reporting support, including monthly and quarterly impact and materiality assessments for complex accounts, and reporting on the results of quality and controls assessments
• Support continuous assessment and continuous monitoring initiatives, and assist in evaluating emerging risks such as regulatory/reporting changes, SOC1/SOC2 considerations, and new technologies (e.g., Generative or Agentic AI) and their impact on controls

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Big Data Analytics, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Empathy, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Internal Controls, Long Term Planning, Management of Change, Managing Ambiguity, Numerical Data Analysis, Policy Management, Problem Solving Mindset {+ 4 more}

• Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Personal & Professional Development: specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals
• Unconditional Inclusion: unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness