Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

* Assists in developing and implementing goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management and forecasting & budgeting.


* Responsible for planning & tracking the monthly close process and reporting the monthly financial results.


* Participate heavily and drive the quarterly Forecast submissions, annual budget preparation process, and presentation to leadership.


* Plan and coordinate the preparation and reporting of the weekly flash report, rolling forecasts, and ad hoc schedules as requested.


* This position will prepare the monthly and quarterly Operating Reports, including the variance analysis, bridges, and commentary between actual results and forecasts and prior periods for both P&L and balance sheet categories.


* Preparation and provide analysis on corporate consolidations, domestic and international.


* Provide support and training for financial reporting systems (HFM, FCC, Longview) and IFS or ERP to global finance organizations as required.


* Develop/prepare financial models to be used for decision support purposes.


* Support the leadership team with special projects, presentations, and analysis.


* Candidate must desire to improve processes and results while maintaining essential accuracy and communication that supports adherence to all Corporate and Segment reporting.

Additional duties


* Follow all company safety policies and procedures.


* Actively participate on teams as required.


* Handle special projects and/or other duties as required.


* Respond to change positively and productively.

Education and Experience:


* Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.


* 8 or more years of progressive experience in Accounting or Financial Planning and Analysis.


* Knowledgeable in consolidations, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and foreign currency translation.


* Experience with Hyperion, Smartview, FCC or Longview


* Detail-oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills


* Willingness to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.


* Interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and work in a team environment.


* Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a multinational corporate structure preferred.


* Strong computer skills, including ERP (IFS, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel Skills required, and Power BI+.

Knowledge and Skills:


* Language: Excellent oral, written, verbal interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.


* Work Skills: Solid working knowledge of assigned market segment/industry; Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills.


* Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products, solid presentation skills, including the ability to explain technologies and product features.