FP&A Analyst

Job Overview

The FP&A Analyst applies their conceptual knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Financial Planning & Analysis problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The FP&A Analyst understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support organic and inorganic strategic projects; analyze, verify, and challenge information received
• Provide advice and guidance on financial valuation to corporate and business unit finance teams to ensure that business and investment plans are technically sound and intellectually robust
• Support the enterprise-wide strategic planning process
• Support the global quarterly forecast and annual budget process, including providing guidance and templates
• Support the business with insightful ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as requested; these special projects could involve financial modeling and complex analytics to drive insights, strategies, and recommendations to senior management
• Track monthly actuals against forecast, analyze and assist in reporting monthly variances to management
• Perform ad hoc analysis on special projects as needed
• Create innovative solutions and look toward improving the existing process

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Degree in Finance or related discipline, MBA a plus
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• High degree of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, valuation, capital allocation, and strategic planning
• Good understanding and experience in forecasting and budgeting processes
• Is adaptable and responsive to fast-paced and time-sensitive requests
• Work well with ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities
• High degree of intellectual curiosity
• Able to confront and tackle ad hoc requests with no prior precedent
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and deal with time-sensitive projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with and drive for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex, data-driven analysis
Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with no or very little guidance

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