Finance Associate

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

The Financial Associate will be responsible for compensation planning, expense/profitability analysis, and special projects that support the company's strategic goals and help in making informed business decisions. This role will be part of a small team responsible for preparing accruals, analyzing, budgeting, and forecasting for meaningful compensation expense programs.

The ideal candidate should possess the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and effectively manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. They should be self-motivated, innovative, and solution-oriented, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, accountability, and tech savviness are crucial attributes for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reconcile system data in Oracle planning module and assist in implementation and maintenance of a workforce planning and reporting system.

• Assist in preparing profitability and benchmarking reports for the firm's Executive Office.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities by assisting in the analysis and preparation of functional headcount reporting.

• Prepare monthly reports, conduct detailed analysis, and provide valuable insights in a timely manner.

• Assist in the documentation and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficient operations.

• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Undertake special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis, and any other duties as assigned to contribute to the success of the team and organization.

About You:

If the following qualities resonate with you, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At PIMCO, we offer a dynamic work environment where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact:

• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Apply critical thinking skills to approach problem-solving from a comprehensive perspective.

• Display outstanding communication skills with the ability to concisely message data insights.

• Possess a curious and proactive mentality, being a quick learner and adaptable to acquiring new processes, concepts, and skills.

• Drive to make processes more efficient through workflow improvements and automation.

• Display outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and handle competing priorities effectively.

• Deliver assigned responsibilities with meticulous attention to detail and use effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Embody PIMCO's values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence, which drive our dedication to delivering the best to our clients and each other.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum three years of experience as a Financial Analyst or Human Resources role.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel with expertise in using PIVOT tables, XLOOKUP, and higher-level functions.

• Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud Planning, Workday, Alteryx, Python, and ERP systems like SAP is highly desired.

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion while maintaining confidentiality.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for effective and autonomous problem-solving.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage professionally with individuals at all levels.

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work accurately and on time.

• Effective in responding to inquiries from management and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external contacts.

• Strong sense of urgency, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment while also being self-sufficient in achieving business objectives.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

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