Senior Financial Planning Analyst

About the Role:
Job Description: Wolters Kluwer is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for the finance, tax & accounting, risk, compliance, healthcare, CSG, and regulatory sectors. Within our Enterprise Finance division, we apply domain expertise to support Wolters Kluwer's Digital DNA, streamline processes, decrease costs, and improve the efficiency of centralized service delivery.

As a Sr Financial Planning Analyst, you will independently execute specialized financial tasks and ensure the quality of financial reports and analysis to senior leadership and managers. You will be responsible for your area's overall performance and strategic financial management. This role demands exceptional financial acumen, strategic insight, and leadership skills to ensure the organization's financial objectives are met and exceeded.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting GBS, DXG, Legal, HR, Strategy, and GBCM allocations through VSP, LE, and Budget cycles.
• Provide Key Insights to Divisional Business Leaders with Enterprise Function expenses.
• Develop and provide analysis of advanced financial data and emerging trends into high-level financial reports for senior leadership.
• Support ongoing development and optimization of financial models
• Partner with executive leadership to shape strategic financial decisions.

Skills:

• Independent Analysis: Capable of performing detailed financial analysis autonomously.
• Sophisticated Modeling: Highly skilled in developing complex financial models.
• Forecasting Proficiency: Capable of leading financial forecasting efforts.
• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborating on and contributing to strategic initiatives.
• Compliance Knowledge: Ensuring adherence to financial policies and guidelines.
• Risk Analysis: Identifying and analyzing financial risks and opportunities.
• Budget Control: Supporting effective budget planning and control.
• Insight Communication: Effective at communicating financial insights and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of finance experience, including financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling experience in software or the IT industry preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience interacting with and presenting to senior leadership
• Exceptional analytical insight and the ability to tailor complex messages to the appropriate audience in a collaborative manner
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Advanced Excel formula knowledge with the ability to handle large datasets
• Variance analysis of project results and actual results
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with SAP and planning/reporting software such as Hyperion, Tagetik, Essbase, and PBCS preferred
• Domestic and international travel as needed

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