HP posted a job you might be interested in June 02, 2014 at 11:35PM

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Senior Financial Analyst

Washington D.C. Metro Area, US - Computer Software

• • Perform Lead Financial Analyst functions/responsibilities for the DoD DISA Account.

• Provides complex and occasionally highly complex financial analysis for a financial function or a business, typically exercising a strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.

• Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.

• Forecasts financial results within a broad scope.

• Leads business initiatives, typically leading analysts across multiple sub-functions within finance.

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and engages in the design.

• Represents the business unit during cross-regional or cross functional planning processes.

• Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts.

• Ability to influence multiple organizations within a broad scope, typically interacting with directors and Vice President (VP)s.



Business Support Finance

In the Business Support Finance role you will be responsible to help manage the overall financial impact of organizational decisions and activities in order to improve HP's business performance. Business Support provides comprehensive financial analysis and consulting to business unit and industry managers. Business Support finance is the key contact and support for individual divisions and provides financial services and consulting on processes, programs and projects, primarily to business managers, and contributes to planning, forecast and trend analysis. Advise Business owners and their staff on all financial strategic matters.



Responsibilities may include depending upon job level:

• Identifying and handling critical financial and business issues (contract review and negotiation, portfolio analysis)


• Working with cross-functional teams on product pricing reviews and initiatives


• Providing accurate and timely financial information to management (decision support, business planning)


• Analyzing and interpreting financial results and forecasts (variance analysis, P&L impact)


• Providing key business and financial guidance to the organization (budgeting and forecasting)

Qualifications
Education and Experience Required:



• First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

• Typically 6+ years of experience as a financial analyst.

• Typically experienced in more than one finance function.



Knowledge and Skills Required:



• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis, with advanced knowledge in one area.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Excellent business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Superior teamwork skills

• Strong business acumen.

• Good project management skills.



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