Financial Analyst

Company Description

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Job Description

Top 3 critical skills:
o Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point) required
o Advanced SAP and HFM skills
o Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Minimum education experience required: Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required

Experience are required: 3-5 years

Job Description:
This position will have responsibility for supporting selected areas within the Operations Accounting and Reporting team which is responsible for accounting, reporting and analysis for certain US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Global processes. Specific responsibilities of this position include:
• Participate in month end financial close activities for US, Puerto Rico, and Canada legal entities
•Perform daily activities surrounding teams’ assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepare quarterly and year end reporting for US, Puerto Rico, and Canada legal entities
• Collaborate with Division/Market colleagues, Controllers/Consolidations, Treasury, Legal and Corporate Tax on strategic projects and process improvements. Involvement will require problem solving, communication, presentation and analytical skills
• Participate in efforts related to system changes and/or implementations impacting area(s) of responsibility
• Improve processing efficiencies utilizing innovative technical and processing solutions
• Ensure process changes are in compliance with Pfizer accounting / internal control policies and SOX, including related document maintenance
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Develop and assist in automating accounting processes, analysis techniques and reporting functionality
• Work independently with other departments / international locations to research, analyze and resolve irregularities and discrepancies
• Maintain and develop relationships with groups serviced by GFS Americas as well as within GFS
• Provide support to the divisions and Controllers/Consolidations related to acquisitions or divestitures

Additional Skills:
o Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point) required
o ERP system experience preferred
o Demonstrated advanced technical financial reporting knowledge and experience
o Advanced SAP and HFM skills
o Excellent oral, written, and overall communication skills
o Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
o Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems in an unstructured environment
o Strong business acumen and professionalism with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and operations colleagues in all applicable Finance and business functional areas

Qualifications

Top 3 critical skills:
o Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point) required
o Advanced SAP and HFM skills
o Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Minimum education experience required: Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required

Experience are required: 3-5 years

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.