Nomura Holdings, Inc Hiring for Finance Planning & Accounting Analyst Job at London, England Full Time

1223066

Asset Management

EMEA

Permanent

26 Sep 2022

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 business divisions: 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 further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview

Working in the Asset Management division the Financial Planning team are responsible for forecasting and budgeting the revenue and Assets under Management (AUM) analysis as well as providing commercial insights and analytics to support business strategy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Liaison with the businesses regarding inputs for the Annual Plan & monthly rolling forecasts
• Ongoing detailed cost analysis of the business
• Assistance in preparation of key documents and schedules for board papers

Assets Under Management (AUM)

• Understand the sources of the AUM and revenue streams so as to provide ongoing analysis and monthly update for the business
• Provide assistance with respect to AUM projects

Financial Analysis and Modelling

• Supports the Group forecast P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow models
• Understand the end to end process of revenue and expenses and their inter-dependencies
• Support with scenario analysis for P&L & balance sheet
• Support strategy (cost centre) profitability
• Use modelling techniques to streamline processes
• Ad hoc analysis as required

Stakeholder Management

• Support and develop internal and external stakeholder relationships: Senior Management Team, Finance, IT, Sales, Product Development and Compliance
• Provide support to the broader Finance team and business as appropriate

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of two years’ experience gained of budgeting & forecasting and understanding of the business planning process gained within any industry
• Understanding of accounting concepts
• Financial modelling and intermediate / advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop / analyse operational models based on tangible business concepts; good understanding of best practice techniques for spreadsheet model build
• Strong analytical and logical problem solving skills; demonstrates creativity and curiosity
• Strong academic background and highly numerate
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis including the ability to communicate key findings from analysis
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy essential
• Strong oral and written communicator
• Able to manage competing priorities and keep stakeholders informed

Attributes

The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated team player with a few years’ experience in a similar role, preferrably in financial services. The candidate must be able to priortise individual and team work loads and deliver high quality, accurate work to meet deadlines and standards required by internal and external parties.


Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. By law the government requires all employers to check that applicants have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, you will need to have the relevant documentation to prove that you are allowed to live and work in the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion

NAM is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve by creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate.