Financial Analyst (Top Consulting Company)

Financial Analyst will be monitoring client investments to ensure follow through with decisions taken; pro-actively raise differences. The appropriate candidate will also participate in performing client case cost budgetary control and analysis, including evaluation of case economics, development/tracking of budgets, support in the management of accounts receivable, collections and absorptions to ensure timely and accurate processing. The candidate will have to highlight pro-actively variances between Staffing (backlog weekly report) and weekly revenue including explanations for any unusual changes in bill-ability. The Role: You will provide relevant comments on business outlooks, ad hoc information and analysis as required Play key role in preparing the strategic and financial plans in accordance with the global and regional guidelines Liaise with Global Services and the region to share assumptions, address questions and provide additional information, as appropriate Review revenue backlog weekly report and Weekly Bill-ability Report for any unusual changes in bill-ability (by teaming with the staffing coordinator) Continuously implementing programs for reducing other costs and profit improvement measures. Also responsible for office Capital Expenditures budgets Analyse monthly costs (by teaming with the Assistant Controller and function managers) to ensure accuracy, reasonableness and highlight issue pro-actively Support the Assistant Controller and work closely with the Head of Finance & Ops as required, specifically working in conjunction on the Pyramid (headcount) Planning process Under the guidance of the Assistant Controller, provide timely and meaningful monthly management reporting which includes financial performance of local office results (e.g. bill-ability, price realization, plan vs. actual) and updates for the state of the business for local management as a basis for business decisions Professional, Academic Background and Personal Skills: Bachelor s degree with major in Accounting, Administration or Economics Master of Finance or MBA degree is a plus Experience in accounting operations, financial reporting A minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience preferably in professional services Extensive experience working in multinationals and complex, decentralized organizations Strong communication skills (fluent in English in written and oral form) communicating effectively with all levels of the organization Knowledge of oracle general ledger, Project management systems, Business Objects, and other comparable reporting software tools will be an advantage, but not a must. Ability to work in a non-hierarchical environment, able to build credibility and influence others without authority High degree of integrity, a positive attitude, and an ability to maintain absolute confidentiality Familiarity with financial planning procedures, systems and reporting is preferred Flexible, strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks Flexibility and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment High standard of quality work including accuracy and timeliness Service-oriented, responsive, collegial and hard-working Intermediate to expert level in Excel and PowerPoint Fluent in English and Russian