Financial Planning & Analysis Associate

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop estimates of costs and revenues in assigned areas of the Met’s operations;
• Understand and synthesize complex information, and array it in clear formats that bring out important points;
• Create reports and briefings for senior management and appropriate board committees that provide accurate, interpretive budget analysis;
• Participate in creation of budget and long term financial plans;
• Organize budget and financial materials;
• Develop appropriate proficiency with relevant systems and formats, including budget files, the general ledger, etc.;
• Monitor actual performance against budget and understand and explain differences;
• Track assignments and ensure follow-up;
• Create productive and collegial relationships with Met colleagues that lead to better management information and/or strengthened organizational finances;
• Juggle multiple tasks, be consistently productive, and show good attention to detail;
• Assist Deputy General Manager/CFO on assignments;
• Other assignments as required. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher;
• Prior financial planning and analysis experience;
• Very strong Excel skills and quantitative sense;
• Microsoft SQL skills a plus;
• Ability to understand big picture
• Ability to work quickly and adapt readily to changes in priorities;
• Ability and willingness to work beyond normal business hours as needed during peak times to meet responsibilities;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work on assignments both individually and as part of the budget team and coordinate with rest of team;
• Excellent listening, oral, and written skills;
• Good organizational/time management skills; and
• Ability to maintain a high level of tact and professionalism and to handle any confidential information sensitively.