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Jefferies

Strategic Finance AVP

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Candidate Profile / Summary

This role is ideal for a highly analytical finance professional with strong FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Investor Relations experience. The successful candidate will partner closely with internal stakeholders in Finance and business unit COO teams to provide C-suite level management with financial insights to support decision making and business growth. The role requires a highly motivated and confident individual who will take initiative to create new analytical content for weekly presentations to senior management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the preparation of the firm’s annual Investor Day presentation. Collaborate with the business unit COO, External Reporting, Legal, and Marketing teams. Work closely with C-suite level management to communicate a coherent message to our investors on the firm’s strategic objectives.
  • Lead the preparation of the firm’s quarterly earnings estimate and present results in a concise manner to senior management. Be prepared to answer follow-up questions and take responsibility for open items which may arise from the meeting discussion.
  • Review and analyze external consensus models of Jefferies’ quarterly earnings created and maintained by coverage analysts. Serve as a point of contact for this group of external stakeholders.
  • Review and analyze the firm’s quarterly P&L forecasts and reported actuals, including prior period variance analysis. Synthesize into a concise narrative to explain the firm’s performance across key business segments such as Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Asset Management.
  • Work closely with the External Reporting team to ensure the timely and accurate completion of the firm’s press release to announce quarterly financial results.
  • Develop and prepare weekly agenda and materials to discuss with firm Controller and CFO.
  • Manage the oversight and development of 1-2 junior staff members by ensuring they are properly trained and supported.
  • Collaborate with IT to develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and AI agents.
  • Assist with ad hoc analysis and presentations for senior leadership, including but not limited to; business segment profitability, total addressable market opportunities, market share & competitor analysis, return on tangible equity scenario analysis.

Qualifications

  • 6-8 years of relevant FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investor Relations, financial reporting, or related finance experience, within financial services – preferably at an investment bank.

  • Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, accounting principles, financial markets, and financial products.

  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to develop clear, executive-ready analysis and presentations.

  • Experience designing and building complex financial models.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences.

  • Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, interact with stakeholders at all levels, and work independently with sound judgment.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
  • CFA or equivalent qualification considered a plus.

Primary Location: New York Full Time Salary Range of $130,000-$145,000.

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