Sr. Financial Analyst

Posted:
12/26/2024, 3:49:44 AM

Location(s):
Heredia, Costa Rica

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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What We'll Bring:

What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.

What You'll Bring:

•  5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and modeling

•    Knowledge of standard yearly budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly reporting processes and best practices
•    Ability to liaise closely with internal finance/accounting as well as local leadership to ensure reporting accuracy
•    Understanding of and the ability to utilize various financial (PeopleSoft, OneStream, etc.)
•    Ability to work well in a matrixed environment with standard, project based, and ad-hoc job responsibilities
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate business financial results and outcomes
•    Bachelor’s degree in finance/management/ accounting
•    Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial planning and analysis.
•    Knowledge of compliance requirements under the Free Trade Zone / PROCOMER regime in Costa Rica, including tax exemptions, import/export regulations, and periodic reporting obligations.
•    Experience in a Global Capability Center (GCC) or similar environment is a plus.
•    Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.

Impact You'll Make:

This role will act as a key finance partner of the GCC Costa Rica team and is responsible for preparing month-end close review, assisting with forecasting and budgeting management, and supporting ad-hoc business requests and special projects. This role will partner and collaborate with stakeholders across Finance/Accounting, LT and GCC Finance teams to enhance the operation in the Costa Rica site.  Success requires the ability to balance the activities that affect the big picture, while being fluent in the details.
•    Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reports, provide analysis of key variances and trends
•    Assist in the quarterly forecast and annual budget cycle with the focus to improve accuracy/modeling of both revenue and expense
•    Partner with HR, Facilities, IT, Marketing, Site leader and other cross-functional teams to gain in-depth knowledge of the operation and how strategy will affect the financial statements
•    Support the development of executive communications for high-level, high-visibility presentations
•    Synthesize large data sets into actionable insights for business unit decision makers
•    Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities for the GCC, ensuring alignment with global financial strategies.
•    Develop and maintain financial dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the financial health of the GCC.
•    Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making.
•    Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures, as well as local regulations.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

AF Sr Analyst I, Financial Planning & Analysis