Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description SummaryFor over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.We are looking for an Associate to join our growing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team at HarbourVest. This role offers the opportunity to help craft our strategy and build a long-term career alongside the function, while making a real impact daily.The ideal candidate is someone who:Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects with the highest attention to detailCreative problem-solving ability and sound judgment – ability to take initiative and ownership for decisionsStrong interpersonal skills, and a standout colleague with capacity to interact with all levelsCapable of working fairly independently in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to incorporate feedback and a hunger to learnProven expertise in Excel and PowerPoint and an excitement to learn new technology and adaptability to new platformsResponsibilities include:Supporting disaggregation of the firm's economic structure, creating visibility on cost drivers and profitability margins and driving accountability across the firmContributing to FP&A's role in technology transformation efforts across Corporate Finance, such as a new GL system, new CPM and adoption of best practices in budgeting and planningCompetitive intelligence and benchmarking of our peer firms and related monitoring exercises throughout the yearAssisting in capital structure initiatives, balance sheet management & cash flow analysisParticipating in special projects on an ad-hoc basis and collaborating with input providers across the firm to ensure they are driven to completionCollaborating closely with Controllership teams on a daily basisEducation Preferred:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or AnalyticsProgress towards or completion of CPA and/or CFA and/or MBA a plusExperience:3-5 years of experience in a financial analytics environment, preferably in a corporate FP&A group that has provided foundation in corporate finance and business strategyFinancial services industry (private equity or banking) a plus

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