Bloomberg

Financial Analyst

Bloomberg$80K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years in financial planning, analysis, or accounting experience.
  • Expertise in month-end close and accrual accounting processes.
  • Strong analytical skills to turn financial data into business insights.
  • Proficient in advanced Excel and financial modeling techniques.
  • Experience managing budgets exceeding $100M, with multi-year forecasting capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage financial planning and forecasting for a $150M+ budget.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Oversee month-end close activities and prepare variance analysis.
  • Drive vendor budgeting processes and optimize performance insights.
  • Develop and align quarterly and annual forecasts with strategic objectives.
  • Lead initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and reliability.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work arrangement
  • Initial 3-month training provided
  • Mon-Fri work schedule, 9-5 EST
  • Access to cross-functional collaboration opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary
This role is responsible for managing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for the Internal Telesales and Strategy budget of over $150M+. The individual will provide strategic insights to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and experience in collaborating across functions like Finance and Operations. A successful track record of managing large budgets and delivering accurate, timely financial reports is essential. The position also involves influencing decision-making, validating forecast and accrual assumptions, and supporting initiatives through data analysis and scenario modeling.

Top Skills:
1.Cross-Functional Collaboration - Serve as the primary liaison between finance, operations, procurement, AP, external vendors, and other internal and external teams. Address all inquiries related to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, ensuring clear communication and effective resolution of issues.
2.Month End Close - Oversee month end close activities by tracking AP spend, booking/releasing accruals, updating actuals and preparing comprehensive variance commentary to highlight significant deviations from budgeted expectations.
3.Vendor Budgeting - Manage vendor budget processes including the monthly presentation of volume and sales, alongside related KPI's. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and provide insights to optimize vendor performance.
4.Forecasting and Budgeting - Develop quarterly and annual forecast and budgets that align with the company's strategic objectives.
5.Continuous Improvement - Drive initiatives to enhance reporting structures and methodologies that improve the accuracy and reliability of budgeting and forecasting processes.

Exp: targeting 8-10 yrs total

Quick learner, naturally curious, strong analytical storyteller
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Will receive training during first 3 months

Experience
5-8 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or accounting
Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, accrual accounting, variance analysis, and forecasting
Strong analytical skills with proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
Proficiency in advanced Excel, financial modeling, and strong business acumen
Experience managing budgets over $100M, including multi-year forecasts and scenario modeling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to executive audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience in healthcare, insurance, or multi-unit corporate environments
Proficient in cost optimization strategies, performance metric evaluation, and KPI analysis
Demonstrated management in cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects
Strong change management skills with the ability to implement new financial processes or tools effectively

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Required)

Notes:
Work Type: Fully remote (EST preferred)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5 EST

About Bloomberg

Bloomberg L.P. is a privately held financial, software, data, and media company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was founded by Michael Bloomberg in 1981, with the help of Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, Charles Zegar, and a 12% ownership investment by Merrill Lynch. Bloomberg L.P. provides financial software tools and enterprise applications such as analytics and equity trading platform, data services, and news to financial companies and organizations through the Bloomberg Terminal (via its Bloomberg Professional Service), its core revenue-generating product. Bloomberg L.P. also includes a wire service (Bloomberg News), a global television network (Bloomberg Television), digital websites, a radio station (WBBR), subscription-only newsletters, and three magazines: Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Markets, and Bloomberg Pursuits.
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