Sr. Financial Analyst-Thomson CompuMark

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com Thomson CompuMark is the global leader in trademark research, and maintains the world's largest collection of international trademark information. We provide intellectual property professionals with the information they need to protect the value of IP assets, through a wide range of trademark, copyright and title products and services. Thomson CompuMark ( www.compu-mark.thomson.com) is a business of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC; www.thomson.com).   GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs a variety of analysis and related assignments for the forecasting and projections of Thomson CompuMark.  To ensure investments in the business are align with the strategic goals and visions of the business.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly responsible for ensuring Thomson CompuMark monthly, quarterly projections and forecasts are complete and concise for presentation to Senior Management. This would include the monthly Early Look, the Quarterly reviews, and the 18 month rolling forecast. Suggests new and alternative methods of presentation of non-financial metrics to measure future revenue growth. Directly responsible for the preparation, development and maintenance of financial analyses for internal and external requests including but not limited to monthly revenue/business analysis, capital expenditure variance analysis with accompanying related commentary.  Suggests new and alternative methods of financial analysis presentation. Assists the monthly consolidation process of Thomson CompuMark.  Including thorough understanding of inter-company eliminations between the entities, as well as currency translation issues. Is a resource for other Thomson CompuMark finance members to turn to with questions about entering data into the Thomson Financial systems, specifically Cognos planning tool. Directly responsible for assisting the Project Management Group in getting Cost Benefit Analysis completed on all projects that get presented to the Executive Committee for approval.  Ensuring Project Managers understand the financial metric thresholds that need to be met before Projects Perform other duties as needed REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 4 or more years direct experience in General accounting/analysis experience including in depth knowledge of income statements, balance sheet and cash flow analysis and automated accounting systems.  Basic understanding on Inter-company eliminations and currency translations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Advanced PC Computer skills a plus. Knowledge of Cognos and or SAP a plus. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA a plus. Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Company: Thomson Reuters Location: North Quincy, MA 02171 Job Status Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)