Financial Analysis | Associate
You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Finance. You have found the right team.
As the Financial Analysis professional in our Asset & Wealth Management, you will spend each day defining, refining and delivering set goals for our firm
You will be responsible for partnering across the firm to provide financial and strategic analysis, oversight, and coordination of budgeting and forecasting. Your team is responsible for a wide range of activities including financial control, forecasting and budgeting, analysis of financial/business metrics, delivery of weekly/monthly/quarterly management reporting, development of new reporting capabilities (e.g. dashboards), and advising the line of business CFOs on how to increase profitability and efficiencies.
You will analyze, prepare, and reconcile accounting and technical data as well as prepare reports, while always thinking of and devising ways to streamline and minimize cycle times through automated applications and process improvement. You will also help develop recommendations effecting business procedures and operations and maintain financial and reporting systems. In addition, you will assist the department and other team members with special projects or components of other projects as needed.
Job responsibilities:
Managing annual/continual financial planning activities for product areas, providing business rationale and decisions for all month-end financial performance and forecasting, conducting reviews and analysis on product financial performance, consumption/demand planning, budgeting, billing, trends, and exception reports
Efficiency reporting, analytics and strategy - including, but not limited to - location strategy, span of control, reporting and analytics
Creating financial business cases supporting business initiatives
Reporting on and monitoring key metrics, driving data quality initiatives across the product area, and helping define future needs of the product area
Developing and tracking performance metrics, creating presentations, and generally providing financial analysis on a variety of topics to senior management
Performing variance analysis to understand the key drivers of the results and presenting commentary to senior managers, explaining changes from prior forecasts/budgets
Helping design new reports and dashboards to efficiently deliver the financial results to senior management. Enhancing controls and streamlining processes, introducing automation where possible
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a subject of a technical nature
3+ years of work experience, preferably in Financial Services, and/or accounting/controller background
Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency with data mining/gathering and manipulation of data sets
Inquisitive, enthusiastic and diligent, and capable of challenging peers
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly
Ability to create ad hoc reporting for senior management
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
Proven track record for executing on special projects / assignments, often with little lead time or information
Highly motivated and able to thrive and think clearly under pressure and tight deadlines
Team player with the ability to be respected as a trusted partner for the Business, Finance, and FP&A Teams
Highly motivated self-starter with excellent time management/prioritization skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely
ABOUT US
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
ABOUT THE TEAM
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.