Associate Financial Planning & Analysis (Reporting & Analytics)

Mizuho•New York, NY

4d•$88,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate supports the FP&A team and plays a key role in Management Reporting for the Americas region. The role calls for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, collaboration with business partners and Finance teams, and alignment with local and Japan head-office data and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has banking-industry experience, exposure to multi-entity reporting structures and data hierarchies, and proficiency extracting information from multiple database systems. The position combines business and technical expertise with a meticulous focus on data accuracy and opportunities to improve or transform existing processes. The role prepares regular management reporting, develops budget-versus-actual analyses, maintains reporting standards, enhances reporting and budgeting processes, supports monthly allocations and inter-entity reconciliations, and contributes to cross-functional initiatives. In-office attendance is an essential function, currently requiring a minimum of 50% of working time, or five out of every 10 business days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a relevant business major.
At least 3 years of experience in the financial or banking services industry, including at least 1 year in specific roles involving business planning, cost allocation, and work with large datasets.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP tools such as Hyperion or OneStream.
Strong understanding of banking products and their revenue and expense relationships.
Excellent understanding of organizational hierarchies and income statement databases across multiple dimensions, including business line, entities, and head-office reporting.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CFA.
Automation or business analytics experience, including Python or SQL.
Familiarity with US GAAP and/or IFRS.
Knowledge of business and general ledger concepts, including profit/cost centers, trade books, revenues and expenses, and inter-entity transfers, at an investment bank or financial services company.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and annual presentations and reports for senior management, including financial analytics, business revenues and cost drivers, and ad hoc reviews.
Maintain data reporting standards and integrity across Markets, Investment Banking, and Corporate functions.
Develop detailed budget-versus-actual variance reports to support decision-making and closely monitor entity performance.
Enhance reporting and budgeting processes, focusing on streamlining financial data production, and respond to head-office requests from Japan.
Liaise with Finance leads and back-office and front-office counterparts to identify and support analysis of trends in revenues, expenses, assets, and KPIs.
Monitor and support monthly allocations and inter-entity/company reconciliations.
Assist in planning and executing cross-functional projects, including revenue forecasting and productivity initiatives.