Business Planning Financial Analyst
JOB SUMMARY
This position will provide critical business partner support to our operations teams through analysis of expenses, reporting, in-depth quarterly forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Forecast/Budget process support - financial modeling, analysis, and report publication for operating and capital expenses
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
Prepare and review reports & other analysis as required for achieving financial objectives
Perform analysis of data trends on operational budget spend to enable team to meet Key Performance Indicators
Understand financial models to forecast results
Utilize analysis to identify cost savings opportunities
Create operating expense annual budget and quarterly reforecast
Coordinate operating expense monthly variance analysis and reporting
Perform monthly review of financial results and communicate findings
Assisting Accounting with the monthly financial close journal entries
Ad hoc financial analysis to determine present and future financial performance
Analyze large data sets and aggregate effectively for senior leadership review
Perform other duties as requested
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to quickly identify business problems/opportunities
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Knowledge of software applications such as Word, Excel, etc.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
Related Work Experience and Numbers of Years
1-2+ Business planning/Financial analysis or related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Ability and Knowledge
Strong financial modeling and data analytical skill, ability to learn Oracle Hyperion and SAP software.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
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