Senior Financial analyst – Fintech / Banking / Consumer Finance

Senior Financial analyst – Fintech / Banking / Consumer Finance

Introduction:

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible to support the Luxembourg based Chief Financial Officer, in a variety of tasks from providing detailed analyses in order to support the Group Executive Management/Board of Directors located in Luxembourg, ad-hoc financial project management and general finance & accounting activities.

Job Description:

• Review and analyse trends of expenses, revenues, and losses to identify opportunities to improve performance
• Review the budget on a monthly basis to ensure the organization is meeting its financial objectives and ensure proper resolution of major variances to budget
• Provide direction in determining the way financial information will be documented, maintained and reported
• Manage/contribute to ad-hoc Group Executive Management/Board of Directors requests, due diligence processes
• Provide guidance regarding to Group pricing strategy
• Support the funding (equity and debt arrangements) and liquidity management process
• Be the backup of CFO in his absence
• Perform general accounting activities for company entities (Luxembourg) including reconciliation of accounts and accounting entries
• Ensure the reliability of the financial reporting (internal and external reporting)
• Prepare the accounts for company entities (Luxembourg) by applying all the valuations and accounting rules laid down by the relevant accounting laws and regulations
• Function as the lead contact with the external auditors, facilitating the yearly audit process with a proactive approach
• Manage statutory tax reporting for indirect and direct taxation
• Ensure transfer pricing compliance for company entities (Luxembourg)
• Conserve all accounting and supporting documents in accordance with the applicable legal provisions
• Maintain efficient accounting and reporting systems and procedures for internal, external and regulatory reporting

Candidate Profile:

• University Degree required (Master degree in finance/accounting preferred)
• 5-10 years financial analysis experience in a banking environment
• Strong problem solving skills, judgment and attention to detail
• Must be comfortable interacting at senior level in a culturally diverse environment and have the ability to build effective relationships
• Excellent presentation and highly developed skill of prioritization and timing
• High energy and creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work autonomously in a fast growth and changing environment
• Fluency in English is mandatory, fluency in French is preferable. Any other EU language is an advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with strong computer literacy and data management/data analysis (SQL,…)
• Need to be prepared to undertake some travel involved (20%)

What’s on offer?

• Independent and challenging role in the rapidly growing international FinTech (Financial Technology) market
• Friendly team of international professionals representing 13 different nationalities
• A team sharing a strong sense of community and common purpose
• Competitive salary, incentive package and benefits
• International working and business environment