Financial Analyst
The Financial Analyst is a key member of the Corporate FP&A team, responsible for delivering financial support and insights that help the organization achieve both its short- and long-term goals. This role will focus on the preparation, analysis, and reporting of key financial and operational metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making across the company.
Working closely with FP&A business partners and cross-functional business units, the Financial Analyst will provide high-quality data, analysis, and strategic insights that support enterprise-wide initiatives. This role requires a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional with a strong foundation in financial reporting and analysis, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys taking on new challenges, and demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering results. This position reports directly to the Manager of Corporate FP&A.
Responsibilities:
- Monthly Management Reporting: Lead the monthly management reporting process by coordinating with business leaders to gather, consolidate, and analyze financial data.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans, with a particular focus on capital expenditures (Capex).
- Timely Financial Reporting: Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders.
- Variance Analysis: Prepare and communicate variance analyses comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts, highlighting key drivers and trends.
- Strategic Financial Analysis: Evaluate proposed business initiatives, operational changes, and strategic opportunities to assess financial impact and provide actionable insights.
- Performance Monitoring: Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and metrics to support data-driven decision-making by leadership.
- Executive Deliverables: Create clear and impactful presentations and reports to communicate financial findings to senior leadership.
- Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with other FP&A team members on shared goals, special projects, and organizational priorities.
- Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and value-added analysis to enhance business performance.
- Ad-Hoc Analysis: Develop ad-hoc financial models and insights to support strategic initiatives and answer business questions.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in developing annual budgets and financial forecasts to support strategic and operational planning.
- Demonstrated ability to develop financial reports and conduct in-depth variance and performance analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in leveraging technology to extract, manipulate, and interpret financial data.
- Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to collaboration and delivering high-quality, accurate work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, adaptable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to think critically, anticipate business needs, and provide proactive insights.
- Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with a desire for professional growth and a willingness to take on increasing responsibility within the organization.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial systems such as PBCS, Hyperion (HFM), or other ERP tools is a plus.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
- 1+ years’ applicable work experience