Lead Financial Analyst

5 days ago

Waterloo, Canada opentext Full time

**OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY**

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

The Opportunity:
The Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), is responsible for providing direct support to the FP&A organization, being a key financial partner and adding value to the business.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, FP&A. The individual will be a financial advisor and act as a key interface with cross functional teams. The position requires an individual with a high degree of autonomy, a broad understanding of the business and finance. Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize input from multiple sources are a must.

What you'll be doing:

- Developing revenue estimates, operating plans / forecasts / reviews, OP (operating plan/budget) and/or corporate reporting
- Providing monthly/quarterly financial closing/estimates and communicating current financial results and estimates to functional leaders
- Serving as a Subject Matter Expert for reviewing contracts and calculating deal values
- Liaising with various organizations including Legal, Sales, Accounting, Billing, HR
- Building relationships with leaders to build an improved process for consolidation of estimates and actual financial analysis and metrics
- Partnering with functional leaders to create long range plans and short range forecasts, understanding / evaluating key function drivers; supporting Sales, Professional Services and the Controllership organizations
- Understanding and explaining variance drivers within the business unit
- Identifying risks & opportunities during each quarter and working with functional leads to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities
- Performing ad hoc analysis as requested

You are great at:

- Experience working with Senior Management
- Postgraduate finance experience
- High tech, Internet or Computer industry experience (preferred)
- Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and minimize financial risks
- Reporting Expertise Must Include Proven, Hands-on, Expert level Experience with:
oBuilding data models in Excel - Expert
oExcel with specific knowledge in VBA, Power Query and Power Pivot - Expert
- Proven capability in financial and accounting procedures, such as budgets, or P&L statements
- Self-starter working under mínimal supervision with cross functional teams to drive stated goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels within company
- Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and execute tasks with short lead times
- Train, utilizing change management methodologies to ensure your peers and stakeholders successfully use new processes

Subject to applicable laws and regulations, OpenText’s global vaccination policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter an OpenText office. Accommodations may be available for specific roles.

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