AVP Financial Planning & Analysis (Reporting & Analytics)

Mizuho•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled AVP to support the FP&A team to play a key role in Management Reporting for the Bank’s US Operations cross Corporate Banking, Fixed Income, Equities and Japanese Banking. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to collaborate across multiple business partners and other teams in Finance and align with both local and head office (Japan) data and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have experience in the banking industry, with exposure to multi- entity reporting structure, data hierarchies and should be proficient in working and extracting information from multiple Database systems. This role requires both business and technical expertise, a meticulous approach to data accuracy, and the ability to look for opportunities to enhance or transform current processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or business relevant majors (CPA/CFA preferred)
5+ years of experience in financial/bank services industry with 2+ years of specific roles in business planning, costs allocation and experience in dealing with large dataset required
Proficiency in Excel, PPT and ERP tools such as Hyperion, Anaplan, PeopleSoft and OneStream
Strong understanding of Banking products and their revenue/ expense relationship
Excellent understanding of Organization Hierarchy and Income Statement databases in multiple dimensions: Business line, Entities, Head office reporting etc.
Excellent problem-solving and communications skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Automation/Business Analytics experience is a huge plus. (Python/SQL)
Familiarity with US GAAP and/or IFRS
Knowledge of Business and General Ledger concepts (profit/cost center, trade books, revenues and expenses, inter-entity transfers) at an investment bank or a financial services company

Responsibilities

Prepare presentations and reports to senior management on a monthly/annual basis, including financial analytics, business revenues and cost drivers and ad hoc reviews
Maintain data reporting standards and integrity for Banking LOB as per HO (Japan) requirements
Develop detailed budget vs actual variance reports to drive high quality decision-making and closely monitor Entity performance
Enhance reporting and budgeting process with a focus on streamlining financial data production and attend to HO (Japan) requests
Liaise with counterparts across Finance, back office and front office to identify and support trends in Revenues, Expenses, assets and KPIs.
Monitor and support monthly allocation and inter entity/company reconciliations
Assist in planning and execution of various cross-functional projects like revenue forecasting and productivity initiatives