EMEA Financial Planning and Analysis- Associate

Job Description

Company overview:Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three businessdivisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For furtherinformation about Nomura, visit www.nomura.comDepartment overview:The Finance Department at Nomura is made up of a close-knit team of around 200 people. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and believe working in such a fast moving industry should be reflected in our departmental culture - dynamic and flexible. Thisis also shown in our excellent reputation both within the bank and externally.There are 6 main areas that comprise the department; Financial Reporting, Control, Product Control, Regulatory Risk, Tax, Treasury and Cost Management & Analytics. Moves between these different areas are common, and are supported by management in order togive all staff a rounded experience.Senior management take a hands-on approach within the department, and are keen to reward hard work, enthusiasm and success. A willingness to constantly question established processes, and strive for improvements is actively encouraged, leading to an everchanging and exciting environment. Nomura presents a unique opportunity to learn and gain experience of a broad range of products and business lines within a supportive setting and surrounded by skilled professionals.Role description:The role is within the Cost Management & Analytics team, who are responsible for regional MIS, as well as robust cost control and analysis for the region. This role involves detailed analysis and reporting of revenues, expenses, headcount and resource usageto senior management in all areas of the firm.Typical tasks may include, but will not be restricted to, producing in-depth decision oriented MI, business partnering for the budget and rolling forecast process, detailed understanding of monthly expenses, partnering and supporting business managers andworking with teams across the firm, both onshore and offshore to ensure commentary is meaningful and accurate, creating visibility into expense drivers.The role will require supporting a high proportion of ad hoc project and analysis/scenario based work. As part of the role, you may be expected to liaise with various stakeholders across Finance, Strategy and the Front Office.Good communication skills and the ability to present ideas and analysis confidently will be a key requirement for the role. The candidate should be a pro-active thinker and eager to learn within a fast-paced environment.This role provides a great opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of how the Wholesale business operates and the challenges it faces as well as exposure to the broad range of businesses and people that operate in the front and back office.Key responsibilities of this role:1. Revenue / Client Revenue Reporting

• Contribute towards the regular and ad hoc performance analysis, liaising across Product Control and the Front Office, providing transparency and understanding for senior management
• Preparation of Client information and Sales performance

2. Budgeting / Forecasting

• Involvement in the rolling forecast process and annual budgeting exercises, with a focus on GM revenues and cost submissions. Helping to co-ordinate the regional process, working closely with GM business managers and Strategy
• Involvement with Strategy function working to deliver the 3 year plan

3. Month End Control & Reporting

• The MIS team are responsible for the monthly tracking of GM product contributions to overall profitability
• Managing and co-ordinating the Front Office allocations process including periodic review
• Working with Business Managers to improve the understanding of key cost drivers and the corporate cost base attributed.

4. Projects/Re-engineering/Ad-hoc

• Playing a key role in the review, approval and maintenance of the EMEA GM structure, assessing the impact of changes on reporting and understanding the broader requirements and impacts on stakeholders.
• With this role there are numerous ad hoc tasks which can range from a quick request for numbers to month long scenario analysis projects.
• Improving the operating model through the use of technologies

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

1. Accounting or Finance based degree or professional qualification (ie. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
2. Strong numeracy and analytical skills to actively interrogate and present data in a meaningfull format
3. Have MIS systems (Hyperion Essbase) and process experience and excellent Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
4. Fixed Income & Equity product knowledge an advantage but not essential
5. Track record of working on and developing executive level reporting desireable
6. Strong communication skills and ability to present confidently, articulately and credibly. Must have a strong ability to communicate in English.
7. Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders
8. Self-starter, problem solver and ability to work with minimal supervision
9. Ability to manage workload in challenging and busy environment. Ability to prioritise and balance multi and often conflicting requests/timeframes.
10. Demonstrate a keeness to learn about the Global Markets business and related products.

Nomura competenciesTrusted Partner

• Understand clients needs and issues, and respond with high-quality proposals
• Acquire capabilities to perform ones responsibilities and contribute to being a Trusted Partner

Entrepreneurial leadership

• Produce new ideas that might challenge the status-quo or oneself

Teamwork Collaboration

• Seek advice from senior colleagues and utilize it for improved results
• Collaborate with members from relevant departments

Influence Contri