Senior Specialist -FP&A

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Job Description

Guy Carpenter Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team is seeking candidates for the following position based in New York City.

What can you expect?

Guy Carpenter is currently seeking a Senior Specialist to join its Corporate FP&A team. This team supports the Guy Carpenter global business, an industry leader in Reinsurance, Strategic Advisory and Analytics.

The position is responsible for collaborating with management, business leaders and regional finance teams to drive strategic objectives and effectively develop, communicate, and analyze reporting to enable growth of the global business. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with strong analytical skills and excellent business acumen.

What is in it for you?

This role provides the unique opportunity to obtain an in-depth view of the Guy Carpenter business. The role will have exposure to executive leadership and key finance and business partners across the globe. The role will play a critical part in supporting the growth objectives of the global business and driving the strategic vision of the firm. 

We will count on you to:

• Work closely with cross-functional and regional teams to understand business needs and provide financial insights to support decision-making and alignment with organizational goals
• Provide financial analysis and support to the Global Operations and Global Analytics and Advisory teams, including tracking performance metrics, analyzing operational costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Consolidation of financial reporting for the corporate group
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial forecasting models, incorporating historical data, market trends, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and enhance financial data, analysis, and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Leverage technology and partner with the Strategic Insights Group to streamline financial reporting and analysis processes.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the financial impact of various business decisions.

• Monthly Close & Forecasting Process:
  • Coordinate the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial statements.
  • Review and validate financial data, identify discrepancies, and work with regional and accounting teams to resolve issues and solve problems.
  • Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports to senior management, including the CFO, highlighting key variances and trends.
  • Perform monthly and quarterly forecasts, updating projections based on actual performance, market conditions, and business changes.
• Budgeting:
  • Support the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process, coordinating with region finance leads and department leaders to gather budget inputs and consolidate budget
  • Prepare detailed budget reports and presentations for …