Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Expert

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
030674 Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Expert (Open)

Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

 

OUR VISION:

Being the best customer service company in the world.

 

OUR PURPOSE:

Create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW: The FP&A Expert will provide high-level expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support.

This role demands strong experience in FP&A, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to drive business performance through advanced financial modeling and data-driven insights.

The FP&A Expert will act as a key advisor to senior management, provide insight into complex projects, and mentor the FP&A team to ensure best-in-class financial practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

Strategic Financial Analysis:


* Develop and refine advanced financial models to support strategic initiatives, including revenue forecasting, expense management, and capital investment analysis.


* Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.


* Generate actionable insights from financial data to inform strategic decision-making and business planning.

2.

Budgeting and Forecasting:


* Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of sophisticated budgeting and forecasting processes.


* Develop comprehensive long-term financial plans and rolling forecasts, incorporating macroeconomic and industry-specific trends.


* Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate potential outcomes and impacts on the business.

3.

Business Partnering:


* Serve as a financial advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance on financial strategies and business decisions.


* Collaborate with business units to understand financial needs and provide tailored analytical support.


* Present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

4.

Process Improvement and Innovation:


* Identify and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of FP&A processes.


* Lead the adoption of new technologies and software tools to improve data analysis and reporting capabilities.


*  Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation for FP&A activities.

5.

Mentorship and Leadership:


* Mentor and develop the FP&A team, providing guidance on complex financial analysis and modeling techniques.


* Lead training sessions and workshops to elevate the financial acumen of the finance team and other departments.


* Foster a culture of continuous learning and imp...