Financial Planning Analyst - Irving TX

Financial Planning AnalystJOB SUMMARYThe Financial Planning Analyst role will conduct financial analysis, primarily oriented on Profit and Loss statements across all Business Units and Zones in the Company. This role will require interaction with senior executives to generate creative methods of conveying business projects, strategy, and financial numbers through PowerPoint presentations. The role will require extensive work on financial modeling for the Company’s major capital projects and acquisitions. Assistance with Business Unit and Zone forecasting and budgeting during the annual budget process will also be an integral part of this role. Other responsibilities of this role will be product profitability analysis, competitive analysis, acquisition due diligence, ad hoc financial analysis, and standard monthly financial reporting. The Financial Planning Analyst role will report to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance & Planning, work with the other members of the FP&A Team, and interact other members of the Senior Management Team. This role will allow the individual the opportunity to develop a broad-based understanding of the industry.Essential FunctionsPossesses understanding of and ability to develop Discounted Cash Flow models Develops Business Unit, Zone, and Retail Site level P&L analysisCollects and analyzes data needed for management decisionsConducts online research for competitive analysis, market trends, or other industry-related informationAssists with the M&A process to include valuation, financial due diligence, and post-close auditsPlays a key role in developing the Company’s annual Forecast and BudgetAssists with capital project evaluation to include DCF modeling, approval presentations, and market researchPrepares executive, board, and investor style presentationsDevelops a suite of standard financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basisRequired for All Jobs•Performs other duties as assigned•Complies with all policies and standardsEducationBachelor’s Degree Required Finance, Accounting, EconomicsRecent bachelor’s degree or MBA in Business/FinanceWork ExperienceMinimum of 2 years of experience in Finance or Accounting requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesReliable team player who performs high-quality work in achieving project deadlinesAbility to work in a professional environment, on a team, and with Senior Level ManagementUphold high level of confidence in dealing with sensitive company informationExcellent written and verbal communicationsCritical thinking and problem solving skillsExpert MS PowerPoint skills is critical to position; requires working knowledge of MS officeGeneral understanding of Accounting and Finance helpfulWillingness to work past normal work hours on occasionPay Range: $85,000 to $105,000The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability