The Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for providing management with an analysis and insight of Citi's financial results in coordination with the broader Finance team. The overall objective is to contribute to directional strategy as well as utilize in-depth specialty knowledge to provide advice/counsel on the evaluation of financial reports of Citi's current and projected performance.Responsibilities:Collaborate with business and functional COO and CFO teams to identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising the safety and soundness of the firmTake a data driven approach to identify/hypothesize expense optimization opportunities, present initiatives with the rationale that is backed by improving business outcomes for the firmFor initiatives that are approved, work meticulously to define the critical path for execution ensuring issues and risks are evaluated with mitigation strategiesDevelop and maintain project plans and manage tactical project requirements including resources, relationships, and tasksManage multiple workstreams and coordinate activities, dependencies, and connections of multiple-workstream engagements for senior executives and leaders throughout the organizationIndependently think through and structure analysis plans and drive solutions to problems through identification of initial hypotheses, and creation of frameworks and methodologiesLead the analysis of complex sets of data and business processes independently and guide, instruct, manage, and mentor experienced workstream leadsGuide the team to synthesize clear findings and recommendations from complex result sets using qualitative and quantitative analysis methodsIdentify potential strategic and business transformational opportunities and analyzing them to determine financial and strategic impact; prioritize and develop detailed implementation plansDrive business optimization through insightful analysis (identification, sizing, execution & tracking) and create/modify/manage presentations for business transformation programsDrive the development of the best solutions and act as a key day-to-day point of communication to project sponsors and motivate them to take actionQualifications:10+ years of relevant experienceExperience within financial servicesExperience providing financial analysis for monthly forecasts, strategic multi-year forecasts, and annual budgetsProficient Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPointKnowledge in additional systems including Oracle, Essbase, and SAPConsistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communicationEducation:Bachelor's degree/University degree requiredMaster's degree preferred------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group:Finance------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Financial Planning & Analysis------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$163,600.00 - $245,400.00In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Jun 30, 2024------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity reviewAccessibility at Citi.View the "EEO is the Law" poster. View theEEO is the Law Supplement .View theEEO Policy Statement .View thePay Transparency Posting
