Financial Planning & Analysis, Associate

Your Team Responsibilities

Managing Operating Metrics and Subscription Revenue reporting and forecasting for the firm

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Annual Operating Planning, Quarterly Forecasts/Rolling Forecast:

• For Operating Metrics & Revenue
• Preparation of Firm-wide financial modeling, budgeting, reporting and analysis Oversee efficient and comprehensive processes for developing financial plans (annual budgets, longer-term strategic plans).
• Design, develop and maintain forward looking Forecast models under various scenarios.
• Ensure the functionality and accuracy of financial forecasting models, including maintaining the input, output and key assumptions.
• Liaise with the Accounting, Business Performance and Operational teams to understand & build accurate projections.

Financial Reporting Analysis:

• For Operating Metrics & Revenue
• Prepare high quality presentations for senior management, clients, and Boards of Directors, as required
• Identify and develop key reports, KPIs and meaningful analytics to assist with analysis and decision making.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Business Performance teams and deliver the month/quarter-end with meaningful variance analysis to budget and forecast.

Process improvement / Automation:

• For Operating Metrics & Revenue
• Drive the improvement of processes as well as reporting to maintain efficient operations.
• Participate in Planning Tool/system or any project implementation assigned from time to time.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 4-6 years of post-graduate experience in Financial Planning & Analysis function.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP; CA/CMA/CPA or MBA-Finance from Tier 1 Institute is preferred.
• Strong Excel modeling skills required; experience in building forecast models required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly PowerPoint.
• Experience on Power BI will be an advantage.
• Demonstrates proficiency in providing accurate and detailed financial analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Positive problem-solving attitude, high analytical ability, and KPI-driven results.
• High aptitude for financial reporting and explaining information in simple terms.
• Effective listener & clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Works well independently, takes initiative, and adapts work schedule as required.
• Ability to manage multiple project and priorities on a simultaneous basis.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams. The attitude of a team player, polished, possessing a strong work ethic and drive for results.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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