Financial Planning and Analysis Intermediate Analyst (C11) hybrid

Posted:
9/20/2024, 10:57:32 AM

Location(s):
Heredia Province, Costa Rica

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

The Financial Planning and Analysis Intermediate Analyst is an intermediate level position 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 apply analytical thinking, knowledge of data analysis and methodologies to create and analyze reports that gauge Citi’s alignment with forecasted performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze of Citi’s/Citi’s competitors’ financial performance
  • Develop and coordinate the annual planning and periodic forecasting processes and review results against plans monthly including annual budget planning and monthly estimate process
  • Generate flash results/highlights for Board of Directors’ reports and Executive Management reports
  • Conduct various ad hoc analyses and strategically address issues that are complementary to the regular Planning and Analysis processes
  • Participate in Quarterly Competitor Reviews, Quarterly Annotated Supplement, and Quarterly Investment Reports
  • Aid with using metrics to evaluate proposed business decisions
  • Execute time critical activities for client facing Financial Planning and Analysis teams
  • Assist in the development of review with material for internal senior leadership internal and external regulator reviews
  • 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.

  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.


Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of experience in accounting and/or finance
  • Experience in financial services preferred
  • Knowledge of financial, analytical, and reporting tools
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Excel and PowerPoints skills preferred
  • Demonstrated analytical skills
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

The Financial Planning and Analysis Intermediate Analyst is an intermediate level position 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 apply analytical thinking, knowledge of data analysis and methodologies to create and analyze reports that gauge Citi’s alignment with forecasted performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Support operating model with international FP&A teams to smoothly support existing business processes

  • Develop analytical support working with local FP&A teams and their business partners

  • Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area

  • Makes judgments and recommendations based on the analysis and domain knowledge

  • Applies specialized domain knowledge in analyzing and/or evaluating processes and data

  • Integrates disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with developing understanding of related industry practices

  • Researches and interprets factual information. Identifies inconsistencies in data or results

  • Support standardization of activities including the identification of productivity and efficiency 

  • Establish partnership with other locations to meet goals and deliverables

  • Comply with Risk & Control policies and requirements

    Impact of the job holder is restricted to own job

  • Ensure there is a strong culture of high integrity, ethics and meritocracy


Qualifications:

  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Industrial Engineer or a related field

  • Minimum 5 years of working experience related to Finance

  • Understanding of Banking & Finance products and markets is preferable but not essential

  • Strong financial analysis foundation creating financial forecasts and models

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong knowledge of English.  

  • Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills. VBA, Power BI and Tableau knowledge is a plus

  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills 

  • Ability to collaborate within a team

  • Ability to work independently as an individual contributor with minimum supervision

  • Intermediate to strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity

  • Ability to challenge status quo, and identify opportunities to reengineer/streamline processes

  • Ability to partner with senior stakeholders across businesses and geographies

  • Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to work in an ambiguous environment and embrace changes

  • Keen interest in business and economic environment


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Financial Planning & Analysis

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Time Type:

Full time

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