Kearney Senior Financial Analyst

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As a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with.

Over the years we’ve fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity and boldness and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Make your mark as a Senior Financial Analyst at Kearney

The Senior Financial Analyst, North America role is a part of the Americas Finance team within Kearney and will report directly to the Americas Finance Director.

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Americas Head of Finance in daily operations including month-end close, forecasting, budgeting and FP&A ad hoc requests.

In this position, one must be able to work independently and act as a trusted business partner. A key responsibility is to communicate both effectively and proactively.

The individual is expected to continuously contribute ideas and drive value added analysis for the business. This position will focus primarily on the US and Canada and will also support Mexico.

Position Scope

This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following support functions :

• Support our leaders with insightful reporting to facilitate decision making
• Month close
• Revenue recognition - work closely with the project financials team and project teams to ensure revenue is accurately stated.
• Review of costs at the GL level to ensure overall P&L integrity
• Variance analysis (Actuals vs. Forecast, Plan, etc.)
• Budgeting, forecasting and analysis
• Quarterly forecast
• Annual budget
• Performance analysis
• SG&A analysis to drive insightful discussions with each function
• Account profitability analysis Practice and Account level
• Staff Utilization / Client Hours Review
• Investment ROI review
• Ad hoc requests / analysis to support the leadership team (Local leadership and Practice Leadership) and improve profitability and reporting
• Prior years example includes building out new profitability model for the firm, leading new software implementation, annual cost rate studies, etc.
• SAP Implementation support (from business perspective)

Work Experience

• 5+ years related work experience
• Professional services experience is a plus

Skills

• Collaborative approach and excellent listening skills
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline- and team-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
• Deep finance and accounting knowledge - must have experience in budgeting and financial planning
• Analytical mindset and ability to simplify complex issues to take decisions - must have strong excel and PowerPoint skills
• SAP experience preferred
• Power BI experience is a plus

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required, MBA preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non Discrimination

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients.

That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer;

we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws.

This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.

Language Requirements

English

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