Financial Analyst II

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

The Financial Analyst II will play a key role in supporting our Education Solutions team by providing value-added financial planning, forecasting, operational analysis, and other ad-hoc analysis to enhance decision making. The Financial Analyst II will be responsible for maintaining and complying with accounting policies and procedures that ensure the highest level of efficiency while maintaining appropriate internal controls and compliance with US GAAP. The Financial Analyst II will participate in the month-end close process, help create journal entries, prepare and review revenue recognition entries, and maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, including sub ledger to ledger reconciliations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial status by collecting, monitoring, and studying data from various platforms compared to plans, forecasts, and prior year results
• Research, analyze, and report on financial and accounting inquiries for the division
• Routine communication with Manager relating to financial close, budgeting/forecasting, issues and deliverables
• Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations on a monthly basis
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of periodic management reporting of financial results for the division
• Analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, recommending actions to management
• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Maintain dataset of results and key performance indicators by entering, verifying and backing up data, ensuring the highest level of data integrity

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial performance management, analysis and decision support
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, generate alternatives and clearly communicate findings to drive positive change
• Ability to grasp understanding of business models and key drivers quickly and independently
• Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and personnel
• Demonstrated proficiency with expert Excel; Hyperion EPBCS and/or Oracle ERP system experience preferred
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize assignments and work effectively under time constraints
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven record of financial planning and strategy decisions
• Must be able to meet deadlines and deliver timely and accurate results
• Thorough planning and organization skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment
• Ability to succeed in a team environment and perform cross-functional duties as required.
• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
• Self-directed with strong motivation and willingness to take initiative and lead project
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback and the ability to interact and partner with people at all levels and locations
• Flexible, team and customer service oriented, able and willing to learn

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