Financial Analyst Jobs

Job Title: Pvt Client Portfolio Analyst Company: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Location: Little Falls, NJ Description: Join a team of seven who manage $1.2 billion and have been recognized as one of the top teams by research magazine and as #9 in New Jersey, and #11 in Barron’s Top Women Advisor poll of June 2009. Career progression is a given for those who contribute. Role would include money manager analysis, portfolio reviews and recommendations, financial planning including education funding, retirement income estimates and estate planning. Analytical skills with attention to detail essential. Must be interested in the stock market, have strong technical and people skills, enthusiasm and high energy. Series 7 and/or CPA or CFP a plus, but advanced training will be provided. Compensation will be determined based on experience and is evaluated regularly.

Job Title: Sr Financial Analysis Associate Company: Prudential Location: Plymouth, MN Description: The Life Agency and Expense Management unit is responsible for planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and business measurement for Service Delivery Life Insurance Operations organizations. The successful candidate will provide support and be the financial resource to business partners in achieving their expense management financial objectives. This non-exempt level position in the Finance Department is responsible for conducting and documenting moderate to complex financial analysis projects in the areas of management reporting, strategic planning, and expense management. Provides ongoing financial support and is financial resource for Life Operation's business partners, assists with and monitors cost/benefit analysis related to the Project Initiation process. This is a fast paced environment with high visibility and includes interaction with executives and management at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong financial, analytical, interpersonal, partnering and PC skills. Ability to work independently and interact in a team setting, including teams remotely located.   Prudential and its affiliates, Newark, New Jersey are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers and are committed to diversity in our workforce. Position requires four year degree or equivalent business experienceStrong analytical and problem solving skills Strong partnering skills Solid background in finance or accounting Ability to think strategically Strong verbal, written and presentation skills Strong knowledge of PC applications (MS Office Applications) Ability to balance individual and team assignments/responsibilities Knowledge of Operations metrics and measurements is a plus  OTHER COMMENTS:Overtime required during peak periods. Occasional travel may occur.

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst-Finance Company: Activision Blizzard Location: Santa Monica, CA Description: Great Games Start with Great People!Activision Blizzard is the umbrella organization over Activision and Blizzard Entertainment, providing corporate shared services, such as Legal, HR, Finance, IT, Accounting, Facilities and Sales. Our combined company is the worlds most profitable pure-play game publisher. We have the most compelling and promising brands in our industry and the greatest talent to deliver on our promise. Activision Blizzard is the driving force shaping the future of entertainment.Activision is the premier international publisher of interactive entertainment software. We maintain a diverse portfolio of products that span a wide range of categories and can be used on a variety of game hardware platforms and operating systems. We have created, licensed and acquired a group of highly recognizable brands, marketed to a growing variety of consumer demographics.The Senior Business Analyst - Finance will serve as a finance applications advisor for the Snr Manager of Global financial applications and North American users including and not limited to senior management extending to all the levels of the company. He/She will provide the finance business, application leadership to support continued growth and to migrate from its current finance business applications to a cohesive finance systems environment.Specifically, the senior business analyst will:Participate in the planning and execution of system and application implementations. Due to the natural growth of the existing business, acquisitions and the like, there are opportunities to implement Oracle EBS/financial applications as required. There will be a requirement to participate in the execution of the quarterly release program (see below).Co-ordinate North American submissions to the continuous enhancements program through quarterly releases. The North American business will submit enhancement requests which will need to be clarified, documented and approved within corporate guidelines.Liaise with the offshore support supplier when requested to maintain the level of outstanding tickets at an acceptable level. The approach Activision Blizzard is adopting is one that will see an anticipated 80% of support tickets go to an offshore provider. The remaining 20% will be retained in-house for systems knowledge and development.Work closely with the users of financial applications to be able to identify, develop (in conjunction with the Manager for Documentation and processes) and deliver training on system functionality.Work closely with IT staff to create an efficient and effective organization.Drive improvements to operating margin by identifying cost saving opportunities and net revenue growthAnalyzes the needs of functional departments and establishes priorities for feasibility studies and finance systems design and implementation to develop new and/or modify information processing systems.Review and approve alternative systems approaches and reengineered processes for workability and economic feasibilityRegularly meet with operating management to understand business challenges, needs and issues and identify pragmatic solutions that meet expectationsProvide leadership solution to the business in delivering results from enhancing and optimizing finance business applicationsb. Building the OrganizationEnsure effective work split in the Finance Applications teamMonitor workload and work prioritiesGive support and guidance to others in the team as neededEnsure that Finance is operating efficientlyEvaluate systems and tools used in Finance to ensure they are used effectively and efficientlyDrive process improvements and standardization to reduce/eliminate inefficienciesWork with IT to develop short and long-term finance systems strategy

Job Title: Financial Analyst III Company: Hewlett-Packard Company Location: Baltimore, MD Description: Title: Financial Analyst IIILocation: Virginia - HerndonBachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent degree. Six to eight years finance and/or accounting experience. Prior experience in the Federal Government arena a plus. Ability to lead functional project teams and apply advanced subject matter knowledge to complex business issues. Ability to review, prepare and analyze financial and analytical reports. Ability to develop automated financial modeling tools (Excel, Access) and use on-line financial systems. Ability to identify financial trends, explain variances and recommend solutions. Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills. Exercises strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives. Ability to develop financial plans and solve business problems utilizing financial analysis. Ability to anticipate financial impacts and recommend solutions. Ability to interact with management, operational and financial staff regarding financial issues. Ability to research and analyze budget, outlook and close issues and recommend solutions. Ability to provide instruction and training to financial and non-financial people. Proven leadership skills, superior teamwork skills, and strong business acumen. Demonstrates strong computer skills, thoroughness, and attention to detail; as well as excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.Education and Experience Required:Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent degree;advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.?Typically 4years of experience as a financial analyst.? Typically experienced in more than one finance function.Knowledge and Skills Required:? Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.? Strong analytical skills.? Strong business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).? Strong communication and influencing skills.? Excellent teamwork skills? Good business acumen.Critical Competencies to Drive Business Results:Accounting Processes and Systems (Business Financial Analyst)Applies an understanding of United States (US) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), HP finance and administrative processes, systems, policies and procedures to maximize efficiency and effectivenessTool and Technology Application (Financial Analyst)Leverages available tools and technology to improve financial systems effectivenessProcess Excellence (Analyst)Understands and effectively applies process knowledge to drive operational excellenceBusiness and Financial ControlsDemonstrates the ability to leverage company business and financial data and systems to ensure quality of transactionsFinancial Analysis and Reporting (Financial Analyst)Uses key financial indicators and measures to optimize the financial decision-making of the companyRisk Identification (Analyst)Accurately identifies and resolves sources of financial systems risksStrategic Business PerspectiveApplies alternative future scenarios and their impact on the long-term business objectivesFinancial Modeling (Analyst)Attends to the most appropriate variables, inputs, and their relationships in a financial model, relevant to the business issueFinancial Rules and Regulations (Analyst)Collaboratively and consistently applies regulatory accounting, tax, and legal best practices in all transactions

Job Title: Financial Analyst Company: CDI Corporation Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Financial AnalystResponsible for providing highly complex financial analysis in support of management decision-making for a business unit or corporate staff. Responsibilities include: conducting in-depth research of financial, operating and/or economic data and analyzing, interpreting and reporting findings; working with business partners to collect financial data, performing high-level analysis, testing for accuracy, identifying and resolving complex problems; performing most complex variance and trend analyses; communicating and providing guidance to business partners regarding relevant financial policies; creating and/or monitoring systems or models to predict financial outcomes; recommending business strategies or approaches and providing input to business strategic plans based on various analyses; may lead projects and provide guidance to less experienced staff. Ensures adherence to compliance and risk management requirements. 4+ years finance experience in managing financial aspect of base and incremental projects with advanced PC skills including experience with MS Excel. Expert in Essbase, and other databases. Ability to work independently and handle several projects at one time. Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills. Excellent organizational skills.

Job Title: Cost Analyst (215822-976) Company: LaBarge Inc. Location: Appleton, WI Description: 215822-976 Job Description Ensure that costs are accurately gathered and reported by job, customer and product line, including responsibility for cost gathering of outside processing  Provide Management with information on WIP, aged jobs and inventory to assist with necessary business decisions that may have impact on the P&L Monitor all nonstandard jobs ensuring the proper recording of WIP balances to the profit & loss (P&L) statement on a monthly basis Investigate negative and low margin products monthly and provide sales with detailed information on root causes Audit and review sales margin for; 1) compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and 2) proper recording of revenue and costs  Follow up with any necessary steps to correct transactions as needed  Recommend and/or provide instruction on processes to maintain the most accurate and efficient transactions Develop and implement new processes as needed throughout the accounting department:  accounts payable, job costing and revenue recording Participate in the month-end closing process and assist in preparation of financial statements including the preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger accounts Assist with the Facility’s plan to develop and implement processes to ensure inventory accuracy  Participate in cycle counting process and work with operation managers and materials manager to ensure accurate inventory counts and adjustment transactions Make and track inventory adjustments as required Audit the investigation of inventory adjustments and documented procedures to prevent the recurrence of discrepancies; communicate relevant information to affected departments Perform special projects as required in areas of cost accounting, general accounting and operations Recommend and initiate projects to solve specific problems as they arise as well as maintain and implement processes in advance to prevent problems Provide support for the financial, SOX, and internal SOX audits     Required Skills Strong oral and written communication skills  Strong planning and organization skills Knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements Personal computer experience required including Microsoft Office Products   Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting Minimum five years experience in cost accounting in manufacturing environment Job Location Appleton, WI, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: FINANCIAL ANALYST, RALPHLAUREN.COM Company: Polo Ralph Lauren Location: New York, NY Description: Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than 40 years, Polo’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. Purpose & Scope: The Financial Analyst will support the Senior Director of Creative Operations in relation to the fiscal management of the areas operations, partnering with Ralph Lauren Media's own finance area as well as the corporation's accounts payable group, to ensure that business plans, financial forecasts and monthly results are timely and accurate.Job Responsibilities:Manage the reconciliation and payment of all shooting, in order to maintain and update budgets and forecasts. Ensure that invoiced costs are accurate and reflective of agreed rates; interacting directly with vendors to correct billing errors. Assist in leading the cost benefit analysis with regards to the production costs of creative projects. Provide monthly forecasts; analyzing trends against budget. Interface with Corporate/Retail Finance and Accounts Payable departments. Prepare summary-level management reports assessing departmental performance, outlining risks and opportunities. Analyze and review financial data to ensure validity, accuracy and completeness.  Investigate opportunities to reduce expenses. Job Requirements:B.S. in Accounting or FinanceStrong communication and analytical skillsExtremely detail-oriented team playerAbility to work independently and adhere to tight deadlinesProficient in all MS office applications, advanced Excel skills a mustLawson Financial experience a plusRetail experience and/or online experience a plus Polo Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst, Finance Company: Equinix, Inc Location: Foster City, CA Description: About EquinixEquinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) operates International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers offering businesses a place to reliably run their operations and securely exchange critical information in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Every day, without compromise, the people who control the world's most valued information assets place their trust in us, leveraging our insight, expertise and world-class service to protect and connect what matters to them most--their information. Why Equinix As a recognized global leader in its industry, Equinix employs dedicated, driven experts who take pride in their work. When you choose to work for Equinix, you're not just picking a job, you're embarking on a career. You're not just working at a company, you're joining a vital, global team.As a member of the global Equinix IT applications team, the candidate is a key resource for delivering systems strategy and technology solutions to address business needs. You will be focused on internal customer initiatives and support addressing the needs of Equinix. You will work with business teams to analyze systems and process requirements to meet their goals. ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the Equinix IT applications team, the business system analyst (BSA) is a key resource to: Build productive relationships with the global Finance business organization.Gather and analyze process and systems requirements to meet goals and represent Equinix IT to the business.Design solutions (including functional specifications) and work with developers to deliver software to address business and IT operational needs.Produce test plans/scripts, conduct system testing, and co-ordinate user acceptance testing.Support and triage day-to-day system issues raised by business teams.Project manage assigned projects and cross-functional initiatives.Work with IT senior management to scale the IT organization to support a fast growing business organization.Requirements:5 to 10 years experience in a BSA role working with Oracle Financial Applications (Iprocurement, PO, AP, CE, FA, AR, GL, Iexpense), BI, Hyperion, ADP PayrollStrong analytical skills in analyzing complex problems, processes and systems to propose solutions.Excellent written/verbal communication and conflict management skills Ability to establish working relationships with business/IT at all levels - VPs, directors, managers and individual contributors.5 to 10 years of project management experience in an IT organization.SDLC and Technical knowledge like SQL, TOAD, XML (a plus)**Equinix is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. APPLY TO THIS JOB HERE

Job Title: ICFR Financial Business Analyst (Internal Controls) Company: Roche Diagnostics Location: Indianapolis, IN Description: At Roche, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.The ICFR Financial Business Analyst is responsible for the compliance of the internal control system with primary focus on financial reporting as defined by Corporate Finance. The position also ensures compliance with internal controls defined by local management.    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensures appropriate documentation reflects current processes at all times.  Performs scheduled as well as random audits to ensure compliance.  Proposes process changes if necessary for sustained compliance.Develops and test the efficiency and effectiveness of controls.  Develop and monitor an action plan for effective remediation in the event of any deficiencies.Development of relationships with the business locally as well as the Division and Corporate to ensure alignment of activities and objectives.Take shared responsibility and align the internal control system of agreed upon affiliates and subsidiaries of Roche Diagnostics.Review various audit results, identify systemic issues and recommend and implement necessary actions.Up to 25% travel may be required   Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field 2 to 5 years of audit and internal controls experienceExperience with SOX, SOD, and DOA a plusExhibits leadership qualities, including team building, motivating others, conflict resolution,   professionalism, confidence, being proactive, self motivated and the ability to make decisions.Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skillsAbility to foster and sustain strong interpersonal relationships with internal customers.Good organizational skills to be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with strong prioritization skills Additional Information:Travel Percentage: 25%

Job Title: Patient Financial Services Representative I - PT Weekends Company: Piedmont Healthcare Location: Newnan, GA Description: Complete Description Three years experience in hospital, similar medical facility, or physician office preferred in the collection field. Overall knowledge of third party payers, collection laws, FTC ruling, and collection procedures Responsible for the collection of all accounts assigned prior to, during or after admission and discharge. Communicates the hospital's financial policies to all patients. Serves as a patient advocate during the cycle of the account. Processes hospital receivables in a timely and accurate process. Performs basic maintenance of patient accounts in the MediTech system. Responsible for general office duties. Verifies patient's financial information to assist in the billing process. Demonstrates understanding and ability to apply admitting and registration policies and procedures. Interviews the patient and/or family members to obtain accurate information.