The FP&Al Analyst will provide stakeholders with relevant financial data necessary for budgetary and financial decisions, and will work closely with FP&A Manager to develop and implement strategies across the division. The successful candidate will need to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace. The purpose of the FP&A function is to partner with IB’s leaders and teams to plan (budget), forecast and analyze their activities and to provide proactive financial advice on all related matters.
ResponsibilitiesMonthly financial reporting
Provision of timely & reliable information to budget holders to aid their decision-making process & achievement of month end reporting timetables for global finance
Assist in analysis of monthly I&E reports, including variances between actual & budget
Assist to ensure correct coding of I&E entries
Assist to prepare monthly income and expense accruals
Obtaining & reviewing non-financial data which supports the financial information
Monthly Forecast
Assist with preparation, analysis & risk assessment of monthly forecast submission.
Provision of timely & accurate (no surprises) forecast information to global finance in line with reporting timetables.
Reporting and analytical tools
Assist in provision of analytical reports to budget holders & FP&A, on a timely basis, to better inform the decision -making processes
Accountability
Assist in provision of timely & reliable information for budgeting submission
Help budget holders to complete their annual plans
To provide a monthly forecast for review
Complete templates as required
Submit all plans on time.
Assist in preparation with budget holders
Assist in analysis of data for plan presentations
Input into Oracle
Special Projects
Business clear on requirements and reasons for applicant of consistent set of metrics
Complete analysis as required
Degree or equivalent in accounting, business or finance
Proven experience in the finance area: 2+ years
- Experience using Oracle and Smartview preferred but not a necessity
Ability to communicate effectively, both written & oral, with individuals from across the organisation
Ability to meet objectives & deadlines while assigned to multiple tasks & to work with limited supervision.
Knowledge of administrative systems & experience of developing processes to meet organizational requirements, such as optimizing the use of technology
Dynamic, proactive, able to work under pressure, reliable, team spirit & interpersonal skills
Skills Required
- Degree in accounting, business, or finance
- 2+ years proven experience in finance/FP&A
- Experience using Oracle
- Experience using Smartview
- Effective written and oral communication across the organization
- Ability to meet objectives and deadlines while handling multiple tasks with limited supervision
- Knowledge of administrative systems and experience developing processes to optimize technology use
- Ability to work under pressure, proactive, reliable, team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
What We Do
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission, focused on the student. Our four programmes for students aged 3 to 19 help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Founded in 1968, we currently work with over 5400 schools in 158 countries to develop and offer four challenging programmes to over a million students aged 3 to 19. Office Locations: Geneva | Washington, DC | The Hague | Singapore | Cardiff IB Foundation Office Rue du Pré-de-la-Bichette 1 1202 Genève Switzerland IB Global Centre, Washington DC 3950 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 USA IB Africa/Europe/Middle East Global Centre Churchillplein 6 Den Haag, South Holland 2517 JW Netherlands IB Asia-Pacific Global Centre 600 North Bridge Road #21-01 Parkview Square Singapore, 188778 Singapore IB Global Centre Cardiff Peterson House Malthouse Avenue Cardiff, Wales CF23 8GL United Kingdom
