Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. You will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on Yamaha's Marine Business Unit results. Strong analysis, Excel and communication/presentation skills are a must; prior manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience is highly desirable.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and continuously improve driver-based financial models to project ongoing operations through monthly forecast and annual budget processes.
• Provide benchmark data, financial targets, financial trends used to develop budget and financial forecasts.
• Analyze and effectively communicate to management the primary drivers of variances in actual business performance vs. forecast / budget.
• Develop and maintain product level analysis for pricing and cost as well as product mix to optimize overall division profitability.
• Partner with product leadership to analyze and report on retail promotion spend to ensure appropriate budgeting and effective controls while supporting retail sales objectives.
• Continuous improvement in financial analysis and reporting to drive division and product level profitability and breakeven performance.
• Develop, compile and distribute KPI scorecards and reports to management communicating summarized key insights to drive forward looking strategic planning and decision making.
• Must have demonstrated ability communicating key financial messages utilizing all tools available (charts, graphs, tables, PowerPoint presentations, etc.) in a variety of financial presentations.

What you need to be successful:

• BA / BS degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA/CMA/MBA are all a plus.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Experience in multi-product manufacturing and distribution industries is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and ERP (SAP preferred) system expertise.
• Strong proficiency in working with large data sets using data analysis tools such as PowerBI.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What's in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hour work-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to: Senior Manager, FP&A

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.