Financial Planning Analyst II

This analyst provides moderately complex accounting, financial reporting, planning and analysis of an organizations expenditures and initiatives.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect financial insights to business outcomes.
• Deep understanding of financial metrics, modeling, and scenario planning.
• Very strong in MS excel (formulas, macros, analytical tools).
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion, Essbase, QlikSense, Salesforce, Power BI etc
• Having experience in sales rebates or sales controlling is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tight deadlines.
• A proactive team player who naturally steps into leadership when challenges arise

1. Independently manage financial planning and analysis activities with a strong focus on supporting business units (located in the US) and leadership teams.
2. Partner closely with stakeholders to understand business drivers, align financial goals, and deliver actionable insights.
3. Manage the end-to-end sales rebate process, including comprehensive contract review, accurate monthly accruals, and timely approvals and payments.
4. Ensure timely and accurate execution of month-end close activities, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, variance analysis and financial reporting
5. Conduct detailed analysis of Sales, COGS, Pricing, Rebates, Material Cost Reduction (MCR), SG&A, and other key drivers to deliver actionable insights to leadership.
6. Design and implement dynamic financial dashboards using Power BI to enhance stakeholder visibility and decision-making.
7. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior leadership with clear narratives and data-backed recommendations.
8. Identify and execute process improvements and automation initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
9. Identify new opportunities, manage transitions effectively, and provide timely updates to leadership and stakeholders.
10. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with business objectives and responsiveness to evolving needs.
11. Support audit requests and conduct process walkthroughs to ensure compliance and transparency