M&A Financial Analyst

This role has been designated as 'Edge', which means you will primarily work outside of an HPE office.

Job Description:

At HPE, we bring together the brightest minds to create breakthrough technology solutions and advance the way people live and work. Our legacy inspires us as we forge ahead dedicated to helping our customers make their mark on the world. We're solving the world's most complex challenges, and our people are at the forefront of progress.

The M&A Financial Analyst partners with the businesses to ensure that the capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company. This role will be responsible for gathering the financial data and performing financial analyses and reporting (e.g., profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, etc.) to influence decisions within the business and to drive cross-business initiatives (e.g., Mergers & Acquisitions). As well, this role will be responsible for driving the forecasting process (weekly, monthly, and long term) by analyzing trends within the businesses and ensuring alignment with business- and corporate-wide objectives. The M&A Financial Analyst will communicate and drive adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the organization's financial goals and policies and has the fiduciary responsibility to represent financial results correctly both internally and externally. This role will ensure strong business controls.

Responsibilities:

• Provides the most complex financial analysis for a financial function or a business, typically exercising a unique understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.
• Consults with business leaders to guide and influence long- term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope.
• Forecasts financial results within the broadest scope.
• Leads and advises on the most complex business initiatives, typically leading several analysts across multiple areas within finance and across geographies/organizations.
• Drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function globally.
• Represents the business unit during cross-regional or cross- functional planning processes.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts.

Education and Experience Required:

• BS Degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a financial analyst and strong understanding of accounting principals such as month end close, account reconciliation, and US GAAP.
• Previous experience in a variety of finance functions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Superior business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Superior communication and influencing skills.
• Superior teamwork skills
• Excellent business acumen.
• Excellent project management skills.

Extensive benefits, a competitive salary and participation in the shared values and purpose that make Hewlett Packard Enterprise one of the world's most attractive employers! At HPE, our goal is to provide equal opportunities, flexible work-life balance, and constantly evolving career growth.
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Job:
Finance
Job Level:
Expert

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