FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for providing detailed data and analysis in assisting with the business planning, forecasting and modeling processes across Libbey.  This role will be a key resource in development of business strategies and monitoring progress against them.  The position reports to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis.

The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and will have demonstrated the ability to work with others to continuously improve processes, in a manufacturing organization.

S/he will also have experience in providing decision support and financial planning and analysis. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Support the financial planning process at the department level, inclusive of budgets, re-forecasts and capital planning.


* Learn, prepare and maintain financial models & tools; including assisting with the monthly/quarterly forecasting cycles.

Combine smaller forecasts and models into consistent/accountable consolidated models and reports.


* Develop relevant tools and management reports to improve financial processes and decisions through the use of fact-based information and analysis.


* Track monthly KPI performance trends and variance analyses against plan/forecast


* Refresh tables, graphs and other visualizations that are used in the Monthly Operating Review meetings with the Executive Leadership Team.


* Work closely with business partners to improve decision making


* Collaborate on various processes while helping support the overall goals of the Corporate Finance / FP&A group


* Learn the strategy, drivers, metrics and data elements of the company


* Assist with other ad hoc analysis as necessary

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:


* Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA preferred


* 0-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, treasury or business analytics


* Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.  Data management experience preferred


* Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task


* Proficient in Microsoft Excel


* Ability to present and communicate effectively.


* Ability to travel 5%-10%


* Ability to build trust with business partners across multiple functions & cultures

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS


* Take Control: ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and ownership of your professional development.


* Be Engaged & Committed: lean in to learn, engage, and contribute, resulting in increased performance and personal satisfaction from your work.


* Be Accountable: hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives.


* Continuous Improvement Mindset: act with curiosity, proactively identifying and implementing changes to enhance work processes and outcomes.  Consistently seek opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and overall effectiveness.