Introduction

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As part of our expansive IBM team, you will be collaborating with over 60 FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) analysts, working for a premier entity in the semiconductor sector that anticipates robust double-digit growth over the forthcoming five years. In this role, you will be an integral member of our client's finance and operations team, contributing to a variety of vital processes including expenditure control, capital expenditure management, manufacturing and inventory budgeting and forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, and more.

You will be joining a Center of Excellence that fosters your professional development, encourages teamwork and collaboration, and champions continuous process enhancement and innovation.

By becoming part of this team, you will cultivate key competencies such as enhanced communication skills, derived from regular interactions with the supported business. The dynamic nature of serving a rapidly expanding client will present you with complex scenarios, thereby sharpening your problem-solving acumen and stress management techniques. Your daily engagement with diverse stakeholders will bolster your teamwork abilities, ultimately propelling you towards becoming a high-performing and influential financial analyst.

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Your role and responsibilities

As a key member of the financial team, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accounting and financial systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data processing. Your duties will include downloading and uploading financial data, setting up systems and templates in SAP, and performing system maintenance, including tie-outs. You will develop essential financial reporting, support forecasting, budgeting, and closing cycles, and conduct thorough data analyses to assist in periodic financial and operational reviews. Additionally, you will play a vital role in the financial planning process at the department level, contributing to budgets, forecasts, capital planning, and long-term financial strategies. Your responsibilities will also encompass performing gap analyses, calculating capex and depreciation expenses, collecting necessary financial information from various internal stakeholders, and preparing, documenting, and recording journal entries in alignment with accounting policies.

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Required education

Bachelor's Degree

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Required technical and professional expertise

We are looking for a Junior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst with a strong foundation in accounting and financial processes. The role involves supporting forecasting, budgeting, and analysis within the company’s P&L, providing insights that enable effective business unit decision-making. The ideal candidate demonstrates analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to new challenges, while being able to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.

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The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and accounting processes, including exposure to forecasting and budgeting within a company’s P&L. They should possess:

• Foundational knowledge of financial and accounting analysis to support business decisions.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets and databases; proficiency in Excel and office management tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with adaptability to new challenges.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work independently, and collaborate within a team setting.
• Good level of English proficiency.

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Preferred technical and professional experience

Financial Systems

Financial Sciences

Financial Accounting

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