The Financial Planning and Analysis Lead Analyst is a senior professional role responsible for providing management with an analysis and insight of Citi's financial results in coordination with the broader Finance team. The overall objective is to contribute to directional strategy as well as utilize in-depth specialty knowledge to provide advice/counsel on the evaluation of financial reports of Citi's current and projected performance.
**Responsibilities**:
- Support the US Performance Management team within Corporate FP&A
- Prepare presentations and analyses for the team supporting the Head of EDS, Head of FP&A, CFO, IR, Strategy and CEO
- Gain an in depth understanding of each business line at Citi and their corresponding Revenue drivers and metrics
- Create impactful visuals that easily explain key drivers and metrics to the executive management team
- Perform What IF and Sensitivity analyses for senior executive management
- Utilize strong analytical skillset to identify risks and opportunities and communicate accordingly the team
- Analyze trends, write variance commentary, and identify data anomalies
- Assist in large scale transformation efforts across Global FP&A i.e. OneStream, Artificial Intelligence, Tableau, etc.
- Drive standardization of activities including the identification of productivity and efficiency
- Establish partnership with Mumbai and other locations to develop analytics that drive informed decision making
- Utilize technical skill set to streamline reporting and processes
- Partner with peers across business finance teams to obtain data and commentary on variance drivers
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Industrial Engineer or a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience with more than 4 years of Planning and Analysis experience
- Post graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is desired
- Understanding of Banking & Finance products and markets
- Strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and modelsKeen interest in business and economic environment
- Advanced English Skills Required
- Medium - Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills. VBA, Power BI and Tableau knowledge is a plus
- Project management skills
- Attention to detail oriented and proactive
- Ability to collaborate within a team and across teams. Ability to work independently as an individual contributor
- Ability to lead and develop a team of talented individuals
- Outstanding analytical skills, intellectual curiosity
- Ability to challenge status quo, and lead opportunities to reengineer/streamline processes
- Outstanding communication, diplomacy & presentation skills required to guide own team and influence colleagues in other areas.
- Strategic, problem solving skills and autonomy to resolve complex situations
- Ability to partner with senior stakeholders across businesses and geographies
- Adaptability and flexibility to work in an ambiguous environment and work as a change leader
- Demonstrates strong execution skills. Ability to understand and synthesize strategic direction and translate into the delivery of successful results
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables, excellent time management and prioritization skills and able to delegate work
**Education**:
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master's degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
- **Job Family Group**:
Finance
- **Job Family**:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- **Time Type**:
Full time
- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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