FP&A Financial Analyst

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

As the world’s leading repository of consumer credit data, Experian is transforming data into solutions that facilitate transactions, ensure financial safety and improve the financial lives of millions of consumers around the world.  We have been named by Forbes magazine as one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies" and ranked on Fortune’s Best Companies to work for.

The position will provide an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment. You will be a member of the newly created Finance team of approx. 8 resources in Costa Rica with the objective of creating new and streamlining existing financial management processes.

The role will be responsible for ensuring the financial controls and providing the reporting and analytics for the two biggest spend types (Labour and Vendor related spend) in the EITS organisation. As a central role, the candidate will be provided exposure to a wide variety of finance related topics and will be influential in co-ordinating deliverables across the wider Finance team. 

This person will be a key contributor to both the local Costa Rica Finance team and the overall Global EITS finance team and will interact with senior levels across multiple functions. The successful candidate will capitalize on the opportunity of working in an environment where continuous improvement and new ideas are welcomed and provide the ability to make a large impact across the global organization.

The successful candidate will be accountable for the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Provide all Workforce Planning financial reporting, analytics and controls
• Manage the process to capture, report and provide analysis for all EITS Vendor related spend 
• Run the monthly CAPEX process and provide the required reporting and analysis 
• Assist with Month end close and Forecast process using Hyperion and Oracle applications.
• Assist in preparation of management reporting materials for EITS and Group Wide financial reporting
• Support strategic and annual financial planning processes 
• Drive continuous improvements in forecast accuracy, process efficiencies, and system automations 
• Support the design and implementation of Technology Business Management (TBM) strategy for Experian 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related Bachelor degree
• Master in Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant, other related Master degree preferred 
• 4+ years of progressive experience in Finance
• Strong knowledge and experience with month end financial processes including reporting, variance analysis, commentary and reconciliations  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization
• Strong English fluency
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and solve problems in a team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines and work independently. 
• Integrity in research/analysis and commitment to accuracy
• Strong Excel skill required; Experience/knowledge of financial systems and tools including OBIEE, Hyperion Planning/Essbase and Smartview preferred
   

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.