Financial Planning & Analysis, Vice President

About the job

Position Summary

Guggenheim Investments is seeking an exceptional, analytical, and highly motivated individual to be part of our FP&A team. This is a high-impact, high-Guggenheim Investments is seeking an exceptional, analytical, and highly motivated individual to be part of our corporate FP&A team. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role providing comprehensive exposure to all financial aspects of the business. This role will be based in Guggenheim’s New York office four days per week. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in FP&A and Corporate Finance.
Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• Build and maintain long-range financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning, valuation, and capital needs
• Prepare monthly analysis and presentation of financial results compared to prior year and budget, including explanations of key drivers
• Dive into a wide array of analytics, including business/product/fund-level profitability, growth initiatives, and financial metrics
• Assist in the design, build, testing, and ultimate adoption of a new reporting and forecasting platform that leverages Workday Finance and artificial intelligence to generate timely insights for senior management
• Prepare/review financial reporting packages for credit facility lenders and rating agency reviews. Utilize knowledge of capital structure to perform ad hoc analysis.
• Produce financial information in support of due diligence processes and executive level decision making
• Partner with other Finance teams in Guggenheim to understand financial results and identify key developments to analyze in FP&A materials. Fully leverage accounting data and other capabilities in Workday Finance.
• Produce presentation decks and talking points for leadership
• Accountable for ongoing improvements to financial planning and reporting processes, streamlining workflows, and upgrading financial models to support evolving business needs and align with industry best practices
• Accountable for adhering to processes and controls to ensure data integrity and consistency

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
• Hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in FP&A or related fields such as consulting, accounting, auditing, and investment management.
• Demonstrate advanced financial modeling, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of financial statements, financial analysis, and accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills to build dynamic, efficient, and intuitive financial models and work with large data sets
• Have experience supporting or managing complex projects in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain a big-picture perspective
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate financial results and business issues at the executive level
• Ownership mindset, resourcefulness, and commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the Asset Management industry and an understanding of fund structures
• Demonstrated analytical and technical acumen, with a robust understanding of financial statements, financial analysis, and accounting principles
• Previous experience managing lender reporting and relationships is a plus
• Experience implementing and leveraging ERP functionality for reporting and forecasting
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to successfully navigate varying degrees of ambiguity with minimal guidance

We are not seeking agency assistance with this role.

We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.

• The benefits offered for this position:
• Competitive compensation
• 401k with matching contribution
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs
• Paid leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Family and caregiving support
• Employee assistance program

Salary Range
Annual base salary between
$145,000.00-$160,000.00
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.