About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role

This professional will join the APAC Management Reporting team within Finance in a newly created position.  The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for acting as a key Finance business partner primarily to the Country Head of Southeast Asia covering Corporate & Institutional Services and Asset Management. This role requires experience and knowledge in Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Partnering and key decision business support. The successful candidate will be part of the APAC Management Reporting spoke team working closely with the hub team and shall have a direct reporting line into Manila and a functional reporting line into the head of APAC Management Reporting who is based in Melbourne, Australia. This role is critical in the build out of the Management Reporting, Operating Model and is expected to maximize stakeholder engagement and build key relationships with APAC.

Principal Responsibilities

Leadership

Establish and develop strong working relationships and open communication with key stakeholders;

Accountable for own assignments and holding others accountable for theirs.  Delivering when you say you will, and proactively managing expectations

Operational

Delivering accurate analysis on revenue and expenses for Southeast Asia and the APAC region

Preparation of regional specific financials and reports that cater to the business needs

Preparation and co-ordination of an integrated budgeting and forecasting process across the relevant business units in the region and Finance corporate centres

Partaking in scenario analysis for budgeting, planning and long-term forecasting

Ensuring integrity on the information provided to the business and appropriate commentary and key highlights

Monitoring and forecasting Financial Metrics Performance including key ratios and impact of expenses and changes in revenue on various metrics

Providing business case support, interpretations and recommendations to country heads, client servicing teams and other corporate functions

Continue to improve business reporting, timelines and generate efficiency all round

Addressing adhoc requests accurately and on a timely basis

Skills / Experience

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required

CA or CPA certification is preferred

Previous Financial Analysis / Management Reporting experience within Financial Services Industry

Ability to work in a structured environment, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.

Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to present ideas, perspectives and issues to senior management

Prior experience on TM1, Cognos will be highly valued.

Required Competencies

Self-starter with an ability to self-motivate

Strong analytical and organizational skills are required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly numerate with strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Ability to proactively assess issues, identify solutions and problem solve

Ability to react and respond on a timely basis

Ability to adapt and react positively in a changing and dynamic work environment

Ability to work under pressure and to deliver to tight deadlines

Ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and various levels of financial and operating personnel

Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment skills are required to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects

Proficiency in Word and Excel a plus

Must be a team player and able to work under pressure during peak periods

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.