Financial Analyst

Description

Aspen TESS is Aspen's technology enabled shared services business,establishedto be a partner in unlocking business value through digital innovation and process efficiency. Aspen TESS willeliminaterepetitive effort and use technology tooptimizestandardizedprocesses, by delivering cost-effective services and innovative solutions to Aspen business units globally.

The purpose of the Financial Analyst role is to deliver comprehensive andaccuratefinancial insights by preparing, reviewing, and presenting complex data, alongside actionable recommendations for Management. This role involvesassistingin forecasting and planning, enhancing reporting tools and processes, and ensuring precise execution of month-end close activities. Key to success is the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, support multi-region financial operations, and drive the business forward to achieve budgetary and strategic goals through insightful analysis and effective decision-making support.

• Analyze and report financial results for periodic operations, including revenues, margin analysis, product line profitability, operating profit, and balance sheet activities.
• Perform internal financial reporting, trend analysis, and variance analysis.
• Handlead-hoc reporting and analysis requests.
• Support FPA Manager in various projects and programs, ensuring their successful completion.
• Set up, coordinate, and prepare monthly operating metrics and ratios, including creating graphs and charts.

• Participate in annual operating and capital budget process, including budget consolidations.
• Assist FPA Manager in updating forecasts and tracking performance against targets.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis, comparing actual results to budgeted figures.

• Ensure the integrity of internal financial controls in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Assist FPA Manager and the team in addressing internal and external audit queries

• Identify and implement process improvements in operations infrastructure and financial reporting.
• Contribute to the development of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) deliverables, including reporting and budgeting processes.
• Support the decision-making process with daily reporting and analysis requirements relating to monthly operating and financial results, sales and bookings reports, monthly inventory turnover, business drivers, as well as written comments for executive presentation

• Communicate with team members to gather necessary information for financial analysis and reporting.
• Assistin responding to basic inquiries from internal stakeholdersregardingfinancial data.

• Strong analytical skills with a keen ability to dissect and understand complex financial information.
• High levelof accuracy and meticulousness in financial reporting and data analysis.
• Proactive inidentifyingissues and developing effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present financial data clearly to stakeholders at various levels.

• Knowledge of the month-end close process, including reconciliation, variance analysis, and ensuringtimelyandaccuratereporting.
• Proficiency in using financial software (preferably SAP+ Power BI) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Understandingofindustry-specific financial metrics, trends, and regulations relevant to the organization's sector.
• Understanding of financial compliance requirements and regulatory standards affecting financial reporting and analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in managing and implementing SAP systems and solutions.
• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with financial software and tools, as well as…