Lead Finance Analyst - EMEA (Location
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Challenge yourself as a part of a dynamic, fast paced Finance team and join BMC Software! We are currently hiring a Lead Finance Analyst to join our Go-To-Market Finance Team! At BMC you will have the opportunity to learn about the complete end to end business model that we have while supporting a business that believes in the value of finance.
This exciting role is a part of a very collaborative group, where people are willing to step out of their roles to help others. The role is to be based in EMEA and can potentially be remote or based in one of our local offices. Must be willing and able for occasional travel (<10%), based on business needs.
The Finance team at BMC serve as trusted finance advisors to the business group and have responsibility for budget, expense, and forecasting. As the Lead Finance Analyst you will report directly to a Sr. Director to support the internal Finance team and related business partners. The hiring manager is based in the United States.
What You Get To Do Every Day
· Support forecast, budgeting, and quarterly reporting cycles with automated and standardized executive packages
· Compile and analyze financial information and trends for the consolidated organization
· Support the creation of Strategic Long-Range Planning
· Assist with ad-hoc analysis and data mining efforts, when required
· Recommend and implement process improvements using technical solutions
· Create and maintain process documentation
· Communicate results and recommendations to management and the business, including executive finance team
· Develop and maintain processes and reports to track key business metrics
· Analyze and interpret data
· Work with business partners to help them understand the financial impact of their business decisions with accompanying analytics
Background That Will Help You Succeed
· Bachelor’s degree; Finance or Accounting concentration preferred
· MBA a plus
· Previous work experience in the enterprise software industry preferred, and finance experience related to supporting a Go-To-Market organization a strong plus.
· Outstanding business partnering skills, must be comfortable working with all levels of management
· Knowledge of financial principles and accounting/budgeting practice
· Experience supporting a client facing function a plus
· Excellent analytical skills
· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
· Experience managing large data sets within Excel (and advanced skills manipulating said data).
· Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Tableau a strong plus
· Experience with any of Hyperion, Oracle SmartView, Anaplan, Tableau, OneStream financial systems preferred
· Understanding of core finance business processes to ensure timely delivery of financial results including Quarterly Business Reviews, close process, SOX controls, and Audit
· Uses logic and work experience to solve complex problems in an effective way
For more information on this role, please apply with your up to date CV.