GS Finance Analyst

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Financial Analyst will be responsible for: 

• Controlling the facilities, floorspace, taxes and supporting functions budget ensuring accurate forecasting and actuals tracking.
• Monitoring and executing charges to J&J sourcing companies of the services provided by the LATAM regional centers.
• Support the area in reporting processes and consolidations for accurate & timely reporting.
• Support quarterly closing activities of the GS companies in LATAM.
• Drive innovation through implementing and using different tools to improve both local and global processes.
• Help monitor P&L & Balance sheet performance including expenses and capital budgeting through tracking and reporting activities.
• Ensures accurate monthly closing, partnering with Accounting.
• Provides recommendations regarding to project implementation to key stakeholders.
• Business partnering with Colombian and global services finance directors, to align strategies, tactics & business goals.

1) Education level required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or careers related.

2) Years of Experience: Recently graduated – 1-3 years of experience.

3) Required knowledge:

• Analytical & problem solving skills with the ability to analyze and assimilate data for business decision in timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills to work and effectively communicate with various levels of the organization, both locally (i.e: top management) and abroad (i.e. multiple countries/cross-sector).
• Excellent business partnering skills (team player).
• Prioritizes well and meets commitment in deadline-driven environment. Coordinates activities to ensure their accurate and timely completion.
• Capacity to learn and accept additional responsibilities.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Advance skills in Excel are required and BI and automation tools knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

4) Required skills: as described above.

5) Required Experience:  Desirable experience in Finance Areas, FP&A experience is preferred.

6) Language: Advanced in both written & spoken English.