Consolidation Financial Analyst

Consolidation Financial Analyst

Zurich, CH

About the role

The Consolidation Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the Group Controlling Planning & Analysis (CP&A) Managers in the consolidation and preparation of Monthly & Quarterly Management Reporting, Operating and Strategic Plan information, and various ad hoc tasks to support the Group Reporting Team’s annual objectives. Reporting to the Group Controlling Planning & Analysis Manager, this role will work closely with several Corporate Finance functions and with the Business Groups finance teams.

Key Job Accountabilities

Monthly Reporting

• Responsible for monthly consolidation journals and group eliminations
• Monitor and review Group intercompany positions and balances. Follow up with Business Groups on any outstanding differences to ensure timely resolution.
• Analyze and review Amcor step Plans and HE fixing applied (Strong APEX technical knowledge required)
• Understand APEX releases changes to update QMC & BPR quarterly templates (APEX is an HFM application customized and unique to Amcor)
• Prepare analysis of Group Income Statement by Segment / Business Group
• Prepare consolidated Group Significant Items/non-recurring costs report and analysis. Follow up with Business Groups for additional information and analysis as needed.
• Review of Business Group monthly results and data submissions
• Maintain & continually improve Group reporting tools and templates

Additional Quarter End Reporting Tasks

Assist in the Statutory Reporting Quarterly process to ensure all key outputs are achieved on a timely basis by:

• Closely liaise with Business Groups to ensure completed data is received on time
• Analysis and preparation of schedules for Investor Relations Team and for Group earnings release documents (Wdesk tool)
• Quarter SOX control preparation, templates, processes and distributions to the Business Groups
• Prepare quarterly Group adjustment entity balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaise with external auditors to resolve queries where necessary or linked to responsible tasks

Operating & Strategic Plans

Assist in the Operating and Strategic Plan process through the following activities:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of the Operating Plan and Strategic Plan.
• Prepare and assist the CP&A Managers with the Operating & Strategic Plans consolidation.
• Review content and Business Group presentations.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations to the Board of Directors.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis for Group Management (FX impacts, Market analysis, Acquisition performance etc.).

Other

• Provide analysis of financial data as required to group management
• Provide accounting support for designated Business Group
• Assist the HFM team with ad-hoc requirements
• Constantly challenge existing processes and contribute to the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies and plans with a view to enhancing the quality of Reporting and provide valuable analysis
• Lead and deliver on special projects, as required

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s (preferred Master’s) in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Technical knowledge of Amcor consolidation system necessary to perform internal eliminations
• Advanced APEX skills: Thorough understanding of the APEX hierarchy & customs, ability to run ad-hoc consolidation checks, understand Fallback & HE fixes
• 3-4+ years previous experience in audit, accounting or controlling a plus
• US GAAP knowledge a plus
• Big 4 experience is a plus
• Qualified or part qualified accountant with an interest in obtaining full accounting accreditation qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ACA or CMA)
• Strong affinity with systems (HFM)
• VBA skills beneficial or desire to learn
• Results orientated
• Willingness to learn
• Self-starter and someone who takes the initiative and strives for continuous improvement
• Takes responsibility for consistent and accurate delivery of workload
• Strong communicator