A Sr. Financial Analyst who plays a lead role in WSS Lifecycle Services Finance team to support Services Product business teams with the focus on New Services Offering enablement and Capital Optimization strategic framework.  This role partners closely with Sr. business managers and their staff as a trusted financial advisor to establish a sound business case and to ensure e2e new business model enablement, including quote-to-cash and revenue recognition compliance. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level employees.

Responsibilities:

Work on Special Projects which may involve internal and external teams.Close collaborations with Market and CO Services Execution Finance teams regarding new services offerings to ensure a smooth transition and execution.Leads business initiatives, typically coordinating analysts across multiple sub-functions within finance.Responsibilities will not be limited to management of projects, but may include end to end process of the project such as developing strategy, framework, preparation and planning, execution and delivery, and relationship management with stakeholdersIdentifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and engages in the designRepresents the business unit during cross-regional or cross- functional planning processes.Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts while leading a project

Education and Experience Required:

First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) strongly preferredTypically 10+ years of experience as a financial analystTypically experienced in a variety of finance functions, including external or internal auditIdeally start-up or entrepreneurship experienceExperienced in process improvement and compliance process implementationStrategic project management experience in both long term and short term projects, and from the project design phase to the delivery and the closure

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.Excellent analytical skills.Excellent project management skillsExcellent communication and influencing skills.Executive presentation experience with good command of presentation skills (developing presentation from scratch based on the required topic for executive level audience) are essential for this roleStrong collaboration skills with various functionsCan work under pressure and be able to work with various teamsCan start with a white spaceAble to navigate through uncertaintyPositive, self-motivated and team playerSuperior teamwork skillsExcellent business acumen.Advance skills in MS office and other general HP tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheet, Word document, Visio, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.)Data Automation skills

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