Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Specialist

Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Specialist




Come and join the Finance Team of European Market Services (EMS)




Our focus is to engage with EMS leadership as a strategic and decision-making partner to achieve revenue and margin growth by delivering timely and insightful financial reporting and analysis. You will join a team of four hardworking and motivated analysts based in Stockholm, Vilnius, and Reykjavik. We thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment while ensuring the highest level of accuracy is maintained.


What you will do


As our new Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting European EU Data, Fixed Income, and Post Trade P&L management and reporting, planning, and analysis processes providing insight and transparency into revenues, expenses, and business drivers for business leads. Additionally, as circumstance warrants, you will lead or participate in financial analysis in support of EMS strategic priorities, including analysis of EMS projects and initiatives. You will a significant contributor to the EMS Finance Team’s strategy and improvement of work procedures and processes.


To be successful in this role, you need to be a diligent, and well-organized individual who is accustomed to taking the initiative and prepared to take the lead on daring assignments of importance to EMS.


Your responsibilities:


Build, consolidate, develop and present financial reports to senior management with a consultative, insightful approach to fulfill the need for financial follow-up, business planning, and business control within the organization
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including commentary, to support business planning and control within the organization
Prepare and present monthly accounting close data, in addition to forecast process and budget activities
Perform accrual calculations, journal entries (including Opex & Capex), monthly expense and revenue forecast, quarterly long-range plan, and annual budget, from securing input through reporting, analysis, and presentation to senior management
Prepare and review analyses of business initiatives, competitors, benchmark data, operational efficiency, prospected mergers and acquisitions to guide business decisions, guiding sophisticated analysis
Conduct a sophisticated analysis of key business and financial decisions
Communicate and present analysis and data as needed


What we expect


At least 5 years of meaningful work experience
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Business Administration, or other relevant fields
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Financial knowledge including understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP)
Proven understanding of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and formulas)
Experience with BI tools (QlikView, Tableau, or Power BI) and proven understanding of Workday
Financials or Hyperion Essbase (SmartView) are highly advantageous


What we offer


You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we build.


At Nasdaq, we strive to challenge the status quo and always look for new ways to do things to improve and exceed the collective goals of our teams, company, and customers. A strong inner drive and adaptability are therefore crucial to succeed at Nasdaq.


This is a full-time position located in Stockholm, Sweden. As the process is ongoing, please submit your application in English no later than the 8th of May.


If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Partner; amy.gudjonsson@nasdaq.com


* A valid working permit for the EU is mandatory.


Come as You Are


Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/106954576