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Place of work
Bratislava
Contract type
full-time

Financial Analyst for International Finance & Planning (F&P) Center 

Job description
IBM Finance organization is an integral part of the IBM Corporation. Finance covers every geography and business unit within IBM and is the "knowledge behind the numbers" that are presented quarterly and annually to the global financial community. We are considered a key player in driving the success of our company and a strategic financial advisor to the business.

Being an essential part of IBM Controlling has to:
1. Coordinate and manage the key financial measurements (revenue, gross profit, expense, profit and cash) which position IBM competitively in the information technology market.
2. Improve IBM's cash position by focusing on inventory, capital expenditures, and accounts receivable.
3. Provide leadership in the areas of investment analysis and strategic planning to improve IBM's competitive position.
4. Continue to identify and develop future IBM executives. Improve the overall "bench strength" of the corporate staff and implement strategies to improve diversity.
5. Improve our image, positioning and communications with the external financial community to enhance shareholder value.

As IBM continues to evolve into a global Information Technology company, the complexity of our financial management and reporting creates a very challenging international environment to work in. As an answer to that global development we responded by integration and centralization of Finance roles.
Over the past years IBM has established a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bratislava. The breadth and the depth of the job roles offers tremendous career opportunities for those candidates who want to start or progress their careers in Accounting and/or Finance.

If you want to start or shift your career towards Finance and Planning and you have the appropriate finance (university degree and/or working experience) and interpersonal skills (communication in international environment, team work, accept challenge) then IBM is the right company for you.

Service Finance and Planning

A. Contract controlling / Signings and Backlog reporting
  • responsibility for IBM's Service contracts
  • creation and report of IBM contract portfolio (contract signings and revenue backlog)
  • reporting of financial numbers (revenue, cost, profit, development)
  • analysis of contract portfolio (analysis of month/quarter results, forecasting, actual vs. forecast analysis, backlog)

    B. Cost controlling
  • responsible for Cost of IBM's Service contracts
  • analysis of Cost Centers (forecast vs. actual)
  • review and reporting of Cost allocations
  • handling and creation / reporting of spending reports
  • interlock with the countries on cost reduction actions ( pro-actively seeking opportunities )
  • support in further development of harmonization of internal cost flow processes


    C. Balance sheet controlling
  • control of capital spending
  • responsibility for Capital/investment spending
  • capital spending reports
  • review & approve of purchase orders
  • spending forecast
  • accounts Receivable controlling
  • responsibility fore IBM's Accounts Receivables
  • analysis and reporting of Accounts Receivable
  • analysis Accounts Receivable (Forecast vs. Actual analysis)
  • review on collection / troubled Accounting receivable

    IBM’s purpose - to be essential - and our values – dedication to every client’s success, innovation that matters for our company and the world, and trust and personal responsibility in all relationships - serve as the foundation of our culture and brand. It’s the “why” of IBM. As we enter a new era for our industry and our planet, our CEO has asked, “What will we make of this moment – as businesses, as individuals, as societies?” Join us as we make the most of these exciting times and discover what you can make of this moment- you’ll be proud to call yourself an IBMer.
  • Required
    • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business/Management, Economics or Mathematics
    • At least 1 year experience in MS Office
    • English: Fluent
    Preferred
    • Master's Degree
    • At least 2 years experience in MS Office
     
    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
    Additional information
    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
    ID: 2239474  Dátum zverejnenia: 30.8.2015  Pracovná ponuka je prevzatá z inej stránky alebo zdroja.