Sr Financial Analyst - Electronic Trading Solutions - Finance & Administration

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At Bloomberg Finance we are committed to providing world-class support to our business partners by providing insight on business performance, financial oversight and thought leadership. 

We are currently seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join the Electronic Trading Solutions Finance team. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to deliver a unique blend of financial and operational analysis, financial modeling, reporting and senior management support in a fast-paced and cutting-edge business. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter able to work and handle sensitive company information with discretion.

• Lead the financial reporting, analysis, and planning process as part of the Electronic Trading Solutions Finance team and manage FP&A requirements in adherence to corporate requirements and processes
• Create and develop detailed financial models and analysis to support various strategic initiatives including market analysis, product launches, and long-term financial growth plans
• Assist in the preparation of the financial forecasts/targets for the annual operating plans along with monitoring historical revenue and expense trends
• Use data analysis to actively identify new and innovative ways to track business performance, and suggest additional ideas for drivers and removing obstacles in our delivery
• Provide executive level communication (both written and oral) to business heads and product managers on the financial results, performance vs. targets, and insights on key variances on a regular basis, including but not limited to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Client Profitability metrics
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency of existing processes, and propose improvements to streamline the collection, use, and presentation of data
• Oversee resource management, resource allocations and resource related reporting and analysis
• Participate in special project requests directly from the Management Committee and Senior Management
• Liaise with Controllers and other departments to ensure accurate and timely production and distribution of financial statements
• Identify opportunities to drive efficiency in internal processes

• 4+ years experience in financial analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related fields 
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to confidently work with data, identifying business trends and be able to create insightful analysis 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks are required
• Flexibility to work in a fast-moving environment
• Superior Microsoft Excel skills
• Team player with ability to deal with changing priorities

• Experience in financial services or a financial data provider industry a strong plus
• Flexibility to work in an entrepreneurial and fast-moving environment
• High curiosity level and desire to learn
• Familiarity with the Bloomberg terminal is useful, but not required
• Experience with Enterprise software applications e.g. SAP
• Experience with data applications e.g. Alteryx or Qlik

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/what-we-do/

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