Cao -planning and Analysis - Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in financial analysis. You have found the right team.

As a Financial Analysis Associate in our CAO Real Estate Finance team, you will spend each day managing the expense components of the Chief Administrative Office function, which supports the firm’s businesses across 60 countries. You will help ensure a robust control environment, measure performance, provide value-added analysis, and present information and recommendations to senior management within CAO, major lines of business, and firm-wide finance teams.

Job responsibilities
- Lead a team of six finance professionals supporting the CAO ex Premises functions and providing ongoing support to the onshore team.
- Consolidate and report CAO financials for management review.
- Oversee financial budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and analysis for various CAO groups.
- Analyze variances, trends, risks, opportunities, and performance against budget, forecast, and targets; identify key business drivers and sensitivities.
- Prepare presentations for senior management, including quarterly and annual business reviews.
- Own and understand all aspects of the CAO Profit & Loss (P&L), including current year budget and actuals reporting.
- Assist in developing management reporting and enhancing the financial reporting and business analysis framework.
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis for key functional areas and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the CAO

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find cost-effective solutions.
- Ability to analyze data, process information, and work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Sound judgment and independent decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable interacting with senior business and corporate leaders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline; accounting or finance preferred
- Strong organizational skills; able to manage numerous deliverables with critical deadlines and adapt to frequently changing priorities.
- Experience in leading and developing teams is highly desirable

**ABOUT US**

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.