Financial Analyst, FP&A - India

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active life since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management and personal care products are available exclusively through dedicated independent Distributors in more than 80 countries. Our Mission is to change people’s lives by providing the best business opportunity in direct selling and the best nutrition and weight-management products in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

GBS FP&A requires a financial analyst who will oversee the sustainability, affordability and accuracy of a $90M USD budget for +40 departments and +2,000 employees. This position will help to standardize the existing service in the GBS centers and to optimize the use of resources in order to generate efficiencies. The position will act as part of the team effort for the global GBS FP&A Team with particular focus on the Eastern operations.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc.) considering company’s goals and financial standing
• Generate Reports from OneStream & oracle databases
• Assemble and summarize data to structure reports on financial status and risks
• Develop forecast models
• Identify trends, elaborate robust narratives and recommend actions to FP&A Supervisor, Senior Manager and Area Directors based on sound analysis
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Proactive role in account problem solving situations that require immediate resolution.
• Help develop and implement the Cost Reallocation project which helps develop the GBS Business model and reach the main objectives proposed by Corporate. 
• Validate and analyze services charges to the different regions receiving services from teams located in the GBS Center.
• Collaborate with accounting team to create an adequate process to register services billing for all customers.
• Business Partner roll looking to evolve to a self-service financial culture.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication in English
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, Hyperion Essbase and financial software applications
• Knowledge in Oracle ERP modules
• Presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• BS degree in Finance, Economics or Finance Engineering related field

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a GBS/COE/GDC/SS finance environment (preferred)
• Knowledge in Oracle ERP modules
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• BS degree in Finance, Economics or Finance Engineering related field

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active life since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management and personal care products are available exclusively through dedicated independent Distributors in more than 80 countries. Our Mission is to change people’s lives by providing the best business opportunity in direct selling and the best nutrition and weight-management products in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

GBS FP&A requires a financial analyst who will oversee the sustainability, affordability and accuracy of a $90M USD budget for +40 departments and +2,000 employees. This position will help to standardize the existing service in the GBS centers and to optimize the use of resources in order to generate efficiencies. The position will act as part of the team effort for the global GBS FP&A Team with particular focus on the Eastern operations.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc.) considering company’s goals and financial standing
• Generate Reports from OneStream & oracle databases
• Assemble and summarize data to structure reports on financial status and risks
• Develop forecast models
• Identify trends, elaborate robust narratives and recommend actions to FP&A Supervisor, Senior Manager and Area Directors based on sound analysis
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Proactive role in account problem solving situations that require immediate resolution.
• Help develop and implement the Cost Reallocation project which helps develop the GBS Business model and reach the main objectives proposed by Corporate. 
• Validate and analyze services charges to the different regions receiving services from teams located in the GBS Center.
• Collaborate with accounting team to create an adequate process to register services billing for all customers.
• Business Partner roll looking to evolve to a self-service financial culture.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication in English
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, Hyperion Essbase and financial software applications
• Knowledge in Oracle ERP modules
• Presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• BS degree in Finance, Economics or Finance Engineering related field

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a GBS/COE/GDC/SS finance environment (preferred)
• Knowledge in Oracle ERP modules
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• BS degree in Finance, Economics or Finance Engineering related field