Senior Financial Analyst, Product Control

What is the opportunity?

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for contributing to the success of the Product Control COE through quality and efficient revenue and balance sheet control of APAC businesses, deliver daily, weekly and monthly revenue reporting including commentary and decomposition of revenue drivers, collaborate with home location Business Controllers in supporting the business on revenue matters and to deliver a first class Product Control function in line with SLAs and evidenced through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Working hours : 6.00am to 3.00pm / 7.00am to 4.00pm

Region : Australia

What will you do?

• Daily preparation of P&L and decomposition of revenue drivers. Ensure that variances to business estimates are adequately explained and understood.
• Take accountability for the correct booking of all products and revenue to ensure that P&L and balance sheet is correctly calculated and recognised in the appropriate time period.
• Partner with the Business Controllers in identifying, investigating and resolving issues and concerns that are either self-identified, or highlighted by other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery of monthly reporting and reconciliations including, but not limited to, validating reported P&L is reconciled to the General Ledger and that inventory and related accounts on the balance sheet are substantiated.
• Ensure documentation such as procedure notes are current, and maintained in line with best practices.
• Contribute towards creating an environment and culture aligned with RBC's values and Leadership Model including collaborating with the Business Controllers and other stakeholders in project and efficiency initiatives as required.
• Identifies process improvement, test new ideas and contributes to development of best practices
• Trains and provides guidance to others in the team including upholds effective governance and controls, escalating issues in a timely manner.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Tertiary education qualified in Finance/Accounting or professional credentials (ACCA, CFA, FRM) discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in a Financial Services discipline.
• Strong communication skills, including proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Competent PC skills - advance knowledge in MS Office-Excel.
• Experienced in stakeholder management.

Nice-to-have

• 2+ years' experience in Product Control
• Previous relevant industry knowledge.

• Willingness to take on new challenges, confident and self-motivated.
• Working knowledge, including accounting of financial market products

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A world-class training program in financial services
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded