Sr Financial Analyst Distribution

The FP&A Distribution Revenue Senior Analyst APAC supports the distribution revenue domain within the Centre of Excellence for the APAC region, with a focus on setting standards for FP&A processes related to distribution revenue management. The role supports the Distribution Planning Team and the Regional CFO and Finance team by providing high-quality data, model updates and analysis, and by supporting forecasting and the month-end close process for the distribution revenue P&L. The analyst also manages financial modelling for VIP affiliates and provides expertise and insight to commercial teams.

• Support the monthly forecasting, budgeting and reporting process based on prepared financial models, collecting feedback from regional distribution teams to deliver the best quality output.
• Maintain financial models for VIP affiliates based on actual subscriber reports and updated contractual terms.
• Lead distribution analyses across managed markets to deliver greater insight into performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare variance analysis explaining actual and forecasted performance of managed markets and regions against prior year, plan and prior forecast.
• Collaborate with Billing, Revenue Accounting and Collections teams to support month-end closing processes, reviewing accruals and providing feedback.
• Manage and update affiliates subscribers and revenue databases on a monthly basis.
• Maintain productive relationships with key contacts in regional Sales and Finance leadership to encourage the flow of information and share knowledge.
• Assist business partners with affiliate revenue-related projects.
• Support automation and simplification projects to improve efficiency in the FP&A affiliate revenues area.
• Perform SOX analyses to ensure the correctness of system BI data flows and monthly subscriber reports.

• 5+ years' experience in a Finance function within an FP&A department.
• Diversified experience in financial reporting, forecasting, planning and modelling, with strong analytical skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good English communication skills and relationship building.
• Ability to establish professional, trust-based relationships with a variety of finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure while showing excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritise and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong working knowledge of financial software packages and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience using an EPM solution such as SAP BPC, Hyperion, Anaplan or Adaptive.