Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Corporate Planning (34727)

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Planning supports the Manager, FP&A – Corporate Planning in delivering financial planning, business analytics and decision support that enables informed operational, financial and strategic decisions across the organization. The position plays a key role in the annual budgeting, rolling forecast and long-range planning processes while developing financial models, supporting consolidated financial planning and providing meaningful analysis of business performance.

Serving as the primary Finance business partner for assigned business areas, this role represents the Finance organization by providing proactive financial guidance, translating financial and operational data into actionable business insights, and supporting strategic initiatives through financial analysis and business case development. The Senior Financial Analyst develops meaningful performance metrics, executive reporting and analytical solutions while leveraging technology, automation and data analytics to continuously improve financial processes, eliminate manual work and strengthen the Finance organization's capabilities. 

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Corporate Planning & Analysis

• Supports the annual budgeting, rolling forecast and long-range planning processes by coordinating assigned planning activities, developing financial models and preparing supporting analyses.
• Develops and maintains forecasts for assigned business units while assisting in the preparation of consolidated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.
• Supports strategic and capital planning through financial modeling, business case development, investment analysis and post-implementation performance measurement.
• Evaluates planning assumptions, forecast accuracy and changing business conditions to recommend updates and improve planning quality.
• Prepares executive-level financial analyses, presentations and planning materials that support strategic decision-making.

Business Analytics & Performance Management

• Analyzes financial and operational performance by developing meaningful KPIs, dashboards and performance metrics that provide actionable insights at both the business unit and consolidated organizational levels.
• Identifies trends, risks, opportunities and key business drivers through profitability, variance and operational performance analyses, translating complex information into practical business recommendations.
• Supports strategic and operational decision-making by evaluating financial performance against budget, forecast, prior periods and business objectives.
• Synthesizes financial and operational information into concise executive-level insights that improve organizational decision-making.

Financial Modeling & Structured Forecasting

• Develops and maintains structured, driver-based financial models that support budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and strategic decision-making.
• Builds scalable, repeatable modeling solutions that translate operational metrics and business assumptions into meaningful financial outcomes.
• Ensures model integrity through standardized design, documentation, validation and continuous refinement.
• Continuously enhances financial model architecture to improve automation, consistency, scalability and long-term maintainability.

Technology, Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Leverages technology, automation, AI and data analytics to improve financial analysis, reporting and decision support.
• Develops scalable reporting solutions and analytical tools that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort and strengthen organizational capabilities.
• Partners with Finance Technology & Transformation to improve reporting, data quality and analytical capabilities while promoting standardized Finance processes.
• Continuously identifies opportunities to simplify workflows and leverage emerging technologies to enhance Finance operations.

Business Partnering & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serves as the primary Finance business partner for assigned business areas by developing collaborative relationships and providing proactive financial guidance and analytical support.
• Challenges assumptions, validates financial and operational information, and exercises sound business judgment to develop objective recommendations that improve business decisions.
• Partners across Accounting, Finance Technology & Transformation and operational teams to support planning, strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Communicates financial information, analytical findings and recommendations effectively to operational leaders and executive leadership.

Leads assigned planning, forecasting and analytical initiatives while coordinating activities across Finance and cross-functional stakeholders.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data or Business Analytics, Management Information Systems or a related quantitative field
• 3–6 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance or finance analytics
• Demonstrated experience building and standardizing complex financial models from structured data BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Advanced Excel proficiency including structured modeling and data manipulation and
• Experience integrating financial models with ERP data and structured datasets, SAP preferred
• SQL demonstrated experience working directly with structured data strongly preferred
• Experience in operational or manufacturing environments preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for simplifying processes, leveraging technology and improving organizational decision-making
• Ability to synthesize complex financial and operational information into concise executive-level presentations and recommendations
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capability with the ability to translate complex data into structured financial analysis and actionable recommendations
• Clear and professional communicator who partners effectively across functions to align financial outputs with business needs
• Demonstrates sound judgment in evaluating assumptions, validating data and maintaining model integrity
• High standards of accuracy, integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to protecting financial data
• Proactive and accountable, with the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and follow through to completion
• Detail-oriented with the ability to balance precision and business context

Skill Requirements

• Typing/computer keyboard 
• Utilize computer software (specified above) 
• Retrieve and compile information 
• Maintain records/logs 
• Verify data and information 
• Organize and prioritize information/tasks 
• Operate office equipment 
• Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)
• Verbal communication 
• Written communication 
• Public speaking/group presentations
• Research, analyze and interpret information 
• Investigate, evaluate, recommend action 
• Leadership and supervisory, managing people
• Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract) 
• Abstract mathematical concepts (interpolation, inference, frequency, reliability, formulas, equations, statistics)

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods 
• Extended periods viewing computer screen 
• Walking 
• Reading 
• Speaking 
• Hear/Listen
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Repetitive Motions 
• Pushing/Pulling 
• Bending/Stooping 
• Reaching/Grasping 
• Writing

Hazards

• Normal office environment 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.