Sr. Financial Analyst

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a hands-on role in a team of financial analysts who are responsible for the financial planning & analysis for the Latin American sales teams and marketing teams. You will focus on all revenue streams, subscriber analysis, and operating expenses, both from a budget perspective and monitoring actual performance relative to plan, for the Indirect and Distribution Channels. As the Financial Business Partner, you will provide financial leadership through value-added planning, reporting, development and implementation of actionable reporting metrics and KPIs, and budget and forecast preparation. The successful candidate will work towards fostering close professional relationships with peer groups and will support the enhancement of RIM's accountability model.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with sales' Senior Management to manage the entire P&L for the Distribution channel
Working and collaborating with a team of financial analysts, including providing day-to-day management support, team objectives, schedules & deadlines
Reviewing & challenging the quarterly and annual business plans and forecasts/budgets, including revenues, subscribers, operating expenses, and headcount
Reviewing & challenging the monthly demand forecasts, including sell through and channel inventories
Reviewing subscriber forecasts
Regular communication with the sales to discuss actuals, forecasts, or to resolve issues
Cross functional integration to assess impacts from business situations and developments (i.e. pricing decisions or manufacturing constraints )
Providing inputs into KPI reports
Participation in special projects
Managing system maintenance to ensure accuracy of total revenue reporting
Month-end accounting and reporting requirements

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
University Degree, preferably in Finance or Business
Obtained or working towards finance designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) or MBA
5-10 years post-qualification experience in a revenue planning and forecasting capacity
Experience interacting with senior Sales & Marketing personnel preferred
Strong analytical skills and ability to convert to actions / recommendations
Ability to multi-task and ability to thrive in a changing environment
Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
Superior Excel skills (pivots and macros)
Experience interacting with all levels of Finance
Experience with new product development & supply chain implications on revenue preferred
ADDITIONAL ASSETS
Strong interpersonal & verbal and written communication skills, and able to communicate to all levels in a large organization
Proven ability to implement and drive process change
Self-starter and able to work independently
Organizational skills to bring process into an entrepreneurial culture
Strong analytical skills
Experience in the Telecommunications, or hardware industry preferred
Working knowledge of SAP, BW, COGNOS and Business Objects preferred
International experience preferred
Spanish/Portuguese - written/spoken preferred
If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

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Job: Finance and Accounting
Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Waterloo
Schedule: Full-time
Hire Type*: Experienced (Regular)
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Relocation*: Available

To apply: https://rim.taleo.net/careersection/americas/jobdetail.ftl?job=190773&src=JB-11120