DPS Finance Planning & Analysis Associate - Payments Technology

Job Description
Financial Analysis is responsible for partnering across the firm to provide financial and strategic analysis, oversight, and coordination of budgeting and forecasting. Our Finance Management teams are responsible for a wide range of activities including financial control, forecasting and budgeting, analysis of financial metrics, delivery of weekly/monthly/quarterly management reporting, development of new reporting capabilities (e.g. dashboards), and advising Technology Managers and peers across Finance & Business Management of risks and opportunities.
You will be responsible for key financial measures such as, expenses, headcount, or financial and headcount modelling, where you will be expected to deliver value-added financial reporting and analysis, and assist with strategic direction and decision making. You will be expected to provide leadership across the finance teams, and interact regularly with the Technology Managers and peers across Finance & Business Management.
Job Responsibilities:

• Calculation and consolidation of the month-end results, the forecast for the remainder of the year, and the budget for future years
• Perform variance analysis to understand the key inputs of the results and provide commentary explaining changes from prior forecasts/budgets
• Produce weekly/monthly/quarterly and ad-hoc reporting of the results and inputs for senior management
• Enhance controls and streamline processes, introducing automation where possible
• Helping design new reports and dashboards to efficiently deliver the financial results to senior management
• Work on projects to drive global consistency and create synergies across the team

Required qualifications, capabilities & skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a subject of a technical nature
• Between 2 and 5 years of relevant experience in the Finance and Planning field
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint. Data automation and visualization tools skills will be considered a plus.
• Inquisitive, enthusiastic and diligent, and capable of challenging peers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly
• Highly motivated and able to thrive and think clearly under pressure and tight deadlines
• Integrity in handling highly sensitive and confidential information
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent time management/prioritization skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely
• Team player with the ability to be respected as a trusted partner for the Business, Finance, and Planning & Analysis Teams

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.