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What’s the role?

At Bloomberg Finance we are committed to providing world-class support to our business partners by providing insight on business performance, financial oversight and thought leadership. We are looking for a strategic finance specialist to join our larger finance team supporting the Terminal Business and the Core Product organization. You will be responsible for using our extensive data sources to provide solutions to urgent business questions, financial / operational insight, and reporting. Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to deliver a blend of financial and operational analysis, financial modeling, reporting and senior management support to help develop clear, actionable strategic analyses and competitive differentiation plans and processes. Your ability to develop relationships with stakeholders across the organization and strong analytical and communication skills will help you be successful in this role!

The Finance team provides critical financial advisory to the product teams in support of the business. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to deliver a unique blend of financial and operational analysis, financial modeling, reporting and senior management support for a fast-paced and pioneering technology based financial services business.

We’ll trust you to play a critical role in:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

·         Manage FP&A activities in accordance with corporate standards and timelines.

·         Ensure adherence to financial governance and compliance with organizational processes.

·         Assist with the development of internal reporting calendar.

·         Oversee headcount planning, resource allocation, and associated reporting.

·         Provide insights into workforce optimization and cost-efficiency across business units.

·         Proactively identify and implement improvements to existing processes to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility.

Executive Management Reporting

·         Support the development of an Executive Management Reporting package to consolidate KPIs, financial metrics, and operational insights into a clear and consistent format for Executive review.

·         Collaborate on the creation of quarterly financial updates, annual operating plans (AOP), and other executive-level planning materials.

Financial Modeling and Analysis

·         Build and maintain product revenue forecasts and cost analysis.

·         Develop quantitative financial models to guide business decisions and identify opportunities.

·         Conduct research and perform competitor analyses to support strategic positioning and market entry evaluations.

KPI Development and Monitoring

·         Support the development and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and other business performance metrics.

·         Analyze operational data and report on business health and performance against targets

AI and Innovation Support

·         Contribute to change management and innovation initiatives by identifying opportunities to leverage AI technologies.

·         Promote a culture of continuous improvement by supporting digital transformation efforts.

Market and Industry Intelligence

·         Develop a deep understanding of Bloomberg’s products, customers, competitive environment, and emerging industry trends.

·         Synthesize market intelligence into actionable insights that support business innovation and strategic evolution.

You’ll need to have:

·         5+ years of experience in Fin Tech, Big 4 accounting, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, corporate strategy or related fields

·         BA/BS in Finance or related field

·         Ability to identify problems, understand the root cause, make recommendations and drive to a solution

·         Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills

·         Solid foundation of finance/accounting concepts and principles

·         Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes of issues and projects

·         Team player who can work across multiple departments and levels within the company

·         Advanced user of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Business Intelligence tools

We’d love to see:

·         CPA, CFA or similar accreditation

·         Ability to coordinate and execute projects independently, effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and autonomously perform within tight deadlines

·         High level of intellectual curiosity and the desire to learn

Does this sound like you?

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/what-we-do/

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