Financial Analyst

At NTT we believe that by using innovative technology we can solve global challenges and create a world that is sustainable and secure. We are looking for curious people, from diverse backgrounds, that are keen to work in a fast-paced and agile environment.

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**Want to be a part of our team?**

Develops, interprets, and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control.

Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance.

Gathers, analyzes, prepares, and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts.

Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.

**Working at NTT**

Financial Analysts gather and analyze financial data to facilitate decision-making and provide guidance to managers within the business. They make financial recommendations based on the data they have gathered and analyzed. This includes information regarding past company performance against set metrics and cost management.

**Key Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Extract data from financial reports to conduct financial and statistical analysis and identify financial discrepancies and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
- Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
- Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
- Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts and budget. Ensure budget & forecast variances are analyzed and recommendations are made to correct or improve company performance.
- Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
- Research and analyze costs of projects, departments, and future ventures to provide information and insights about expenses and determine profitability margins.
- Assist with input into the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Ensure key pieces of analysis are performed on areas of risk or opportunity within the business and that the financial levers are understood and communicated to the business together with clear recommendations.
- Continuously review business initiatives to ensure that they meet the required profitability expectations.
- Identify cost management opportunities (processes or expenses) for ensuring improved profitability and sustainable returns for the business.
- Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and dashboard
- Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence

**Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes**:

- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel formulas and functions; familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects)
- Good interpersonal skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Experience working with, and presenting to, all levels in the organization, including senior executives
- Display good planning and organizing ability
- Demonstrate good attention to detail
- Deadline driven individuals who contribute to the success of the team
- Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
- Able to cope with stressful situations
- Take own initiative and have a solutions-orientated approach
- Maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality
- Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights based on your analysis.

**Academic Qualifications and Certifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

**Required Experience**:

- 3-5 years in business finance or relevant experience
- Comprehensive experience in a similar position in a related environment
- Experience with accounting software
- Extensive experience within finance in a company with international operations

**What will make you a good fit for the role?**

**Equal opportunity employer**

NTT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, nat