The Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for providing management with an analysis and insight of Citis 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 Citis 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 firm

Take a data driven approach to identify/hypothesize expense optimization opportunities, present initiatives with the rationale that is backed by improving business outcomes for the firm

For initiatives that are approved, work meticulously to define the critical path for execution ensuring issues and risks are evaluated with mitigation strategies

Develop and maintain project plans and manage tactical project requirements including resources, relationships, and tasks

Manage multiple workstreams and coordinate activities, dependencies, and connections of multiple-workstream engagements for senior executives and leaders throughout the organization

Independently think through and structure analysis plans and drive solutions to problems through identification of initial hypotheses, and creation of frameworks and methodologies

Lead the analysis of complex sets of data and business processes independently and guide, instruct, manage, and mentor experienced workstream leads

Guide the team to synthesize clear findings and recommendations from complex result sets using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods

Identify potential strategic and business transformational opportunities and analyzing them to determine financial and strategic impact; prioritize and develop detailed implementation plans

Drive business optimization through insightful analysis (identification, sizing, execution & tracking) and create/modify/manage presentations for business transformation programs

Drive 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 action

**Qualifications:**

10 years of relevant experience

Experience within financial services

Experience providing financial analysis for monthly forecasts, strategic multi-year forecasts, and annual budgets

Proficient Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge in additional systems including Oracle, Essbase, and SAP

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

**Education:**

Bachelors degree/University degree required

Masters degree preferred

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**Job Family Group:**

Finance

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**Job Family:**

Financial Planning & Analysis

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**Time Type:**

Full time

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**Primary Location:**

New York New York United States

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**Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**

$163,600.00 - $245,400.00

In addition to salary, Citis 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.

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**Anticipated Posting Close Date:**

Jun 30, 2024

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