Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong critical-thinking and quantitative skills are essential., Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects., Experience in financial analysis and problem-solving is required., Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes is preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Coordinate and resolve monthly and quarterly financial issues with finance leaders.

Support continuous improvement activities in Global Business Finance.

Assist in strategic projects by providing analytic support and collaborating with stakeholders.

Perform complex tasks and ad hoc analysis to aid management in decision-making.

Job description

The Global Business Finance Director is a member of the Finance team at Willis Towers Watson and is a key contributor supporting the Head of Global Business Finance. Primary activities include engaging with segment and geography Finance business leads on support and resolution of high priority monthly and quarterly financial issues, acting as a key representative for Global Business Finance in engagement with the respective Finance areas to address relevant Global Business Finance issues and activities, driving continuous improvement for Global Business Finance with specific focus on collaboration with the WTW Global Financial Analytics (GFA) team and working closely with the Head of Global Business Finance on strategic projects which require additional support to drive improved efficiency and effectiveness. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a wide array of projects which will require a strong skill set of critical-thinking, agility, and quantitative mindset.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

Drive strong coordination and resolution of monthly and quarterly financial issues that arise with a segment or geography following a prioritization framework of highest rate of return
For quarterly forecast and annual planning activities, work closely with the Head of Global Business Finance to coordinate with segment and geography finance leaders to identify and prioritize risk items which require resolution (e.g., business execution areas, finance process improvement items, etc.)
Support Global Business Finance continuous improvement activities that are led by the Head of Global Business Finance. These include:
- Operating Model – Business Finance
- GFA Resource and Reporting Development with Global Business Finance
- Forecasting and Budgeting Process Optimization for Segments and Geographies
- Allocations Review (Segment and Geography Specific)
Support the Head of Global Business Finance on strategic projects in providing analytic and problem-solving support while also collaborating with key stakeholders on strategic projects to ensure appropriate pace and progress is achieved
Need to be able to perform highly complex tasks and ad hoc analysis to assist management in making well informed business decisions while being able to work at a detailed level

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