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Full-Time

Financial Analyst

Fp&a

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Dow Jones

Dow Jones

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides data intelligence and news services

Data & Analytics
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$55k - $70kAnnually

+ Bonus

Entry, Junior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SAP Products
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills; Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred
  • High degree of proficiency in PC skills including experience with financial applications and reporting tools, specifically Microsoft Excel (can perform complex functions) and Google Docs
  • Planning and organizational skills including effective time management and attention to detail
  • initiative and drive and work well under pressure including being a team player with a strong work ethic
  • Experience maintaining accounting records and preparation of financial reports
  • Ability to recognize problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions and define/suggest resolutions
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of business partners
  • Strong eye for detail and detail oriented work practices
  • Knowledge of or experience with SAP, TM1, or related programs a plus
  • 0-3 years of experience
  • Demonstrated experience navigating a complex and challenging business environment
  • Ability to synthesize data and provide insightful narratives
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with business partners to review and prepare budgets and forecasts
  • Update and run opex forecast models and scenario planning
  • Handle Month-end closing activities, including, journal entry preparation, account analysis, and reclasses
  • Leverage key systems knowledge (SAP, BPC, TM1) to facilitate the creation of more robust analytics and reporting tools, which ultimately drive valuable insights as well as more efficient planning & reporting processes
  • Build and maintain strong business partner relationships with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, improve work efficiency and quality
  • Complete additional ad-hoc requests

Dow Jones, a renowned provider of data intelligence and information services, offers a robust environment for professionals interested in anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and economic sanctions. Its commitment to superior technology such as advanced feeds and APIs, along with industry-leading data intelligence and global news distribution via Dow Jones Newswires, positions it as an esteemed leader in the information services industry. This makes it an ideal workplace for those passionate about cutting-edge data solutions and impactful global information dissemination.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1881

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The divestiture of VentureSource data could provide Dow Jones with additional capital to invest in its primary business areas, potentially leading to innovation and growth.

What critics are saying

  • Selling off valuable data assets like VentureSource may reduce Dow Jones' competitive edge in the venture capital market intelligence space.

What makes Dow Jones unique

  • Dow Jones' sale of VentureSource data to CB Insights indicates a strategic shift, potentially focusing more on core competencies like financial news and data analytics.