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We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
Title: Senior Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis
Department: Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: London, UK
Barings is a global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary
This position will assist with key financial processes, including forecasting, budget planning, and strategic analysis for business unit(s) within the firm. The focus will be conducting financial analysis, modeling, forecasting and reporting efforts to ensure efficient financial operations.
The successful candidate will have the ability to effectively interact and influence across a matrix business organisational structure and closely liaison with finance and business teams.
Primary Responsibilities
* Partner with key functions and stakeholders across the firm to plan, analyse, and forecast financial and other key business success metrics
* Financial reporting, analysis and ad hoc support for global business units
* Produce financial reporting packs for European board meetings
* Provide analytical support on a wide range of projects and cross-functional initiatives
* Proactively search out ways to improve and streamline processes
Qualifications
* Minimum 1-3 years of experience within a finance function or with relevant experience in strategy/management consulting, investment banking, or corporate finance Preferred
* Degree in accounting or finance / qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent) / studying towards accountancy qualifications preferred.
* Excellent analytical, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
* Ability to work across all functions and levels of an organisation
* Strong motivation, high-level of energy and problem-solving skills
* Takes ownership, responsibility for tasks and sees them through
* Advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint required
* Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning a plus
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Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.
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