Business Planning & Analysis

Nomura Holdings, inc.•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$175,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Nomura is seeking a Vice President of Business Planning & Analysis to partner with the CFO and senior leadership within the NAM International organization. The role spans strategic planning, budgeting, management reporting, financial analysis, and modeling, with broad organizational visibility and regular interaction with senior leaders. Approximately 70% of the role focuses on financial reporting and business planning, 20% on strategic initiatives and projects, and 10% on executive communication and stakeholder management. The position leads annual budgeting and strategic planning, coordinates monthly reporting, oversees expense allocation processes, develops fully allocated income statements for investment teams, supports corporate finance consolidation, and provides analysis and decision support for projects. It also advises stakeholders and translates complex financial, strategic, and operational information into actionable insights.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive experience in investment management, asset management, or financial services consulting.
Experience managing, developing, and coaching junior employees.
Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and P&L management within investment management or related industries.
Strong understanding of accounting concepts, including accruals, capitalization, and amortization.
Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, think laterally, solve problems independently, and work cohesively as part of a larger team.
Intellectual curiosity.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive accountability.
Comfort working with ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work under tight timelines with strong attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including financial modeling, complex analysis, data management, and executive presentation formats.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting and strategic planning process, consolidating direct business activities and corporate support functions.
Coordinate monthly financial reports, including variance analysis and commentary, for the CFO and executive leadership team.
Prepare budget templates and collaborate with senior management to develop staffing requirements and expense projections.
Oversee expense allocation calculations and distributions for shared internal resources and corporate overhead costs.
Provide monthly and quarterly variance analysis and tracking reports to department managers.
Review vendor agreements and contract terms with the accounting team to determine expense recognition, accrual schedules, and allocation rates.
Develop fully allocated income statements for investment teams and profit centers.
Assist corporate finance groups with consolidating NAM International financial information.
Provide financial analysis, modeling, and decision support for special projects and ad-hoc requests.
Identify process improvement opportunities and use technology to reduce manual routines.
Develop specialized reporting metrics, KPIs, and impact measurements for departmental investments, including technology.
Advise corporate functions and facilitate alignment and collaboration with organizational goals and objectives.
Translate complex financial, strategic, and operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior management.
Build strong partnerships and relationships across organizational levels.
Manage, develop, and coach junior employees.