Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Job TitleKey Responsibilities:Assists in developing and implementing goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management and forecasting & budgeting.Responsible for planning & tracking the monthly close process and reporting the monthly financial results.Participate heavily and drive the quarterly forecast submissions, annual budget preparation process, and presentation to leadership.Plan and coordinate the preparation and reporting of the weekly flash report, rolling forecasts, and ad hoc schedules as requested.This position will prepare the monthly and quarterly operating reports, including the variance analysis, bridges, and commentary between actual results and forecasts and prior periods for both P&L and balance sheet categories.Preparation and provide analysis on corporate consolidations, domestic and international.Provide support and training for financial reporting systems (HFM, FCC, Longview) and IFS or ERP to global finance organizations as required.Develop/prepare financial models to be used for decision support purposes.Support the leadership team with special projects, presentations, and analysis.Candidate must desire to improve processes and results while maintaining essential accuracy and communication that supports adherence to all Corporate and Segment reporting.Additional duties:Follow all company safety policies and procedures.Actively participate on teams as required.Handle special projects and/or other duties as required.Respond to change positively and productively.Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.8 or more years of progressive experience in Accounting or Financial Planning and Analysis.Knowledgeable in consolidations, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and foreign currency translation.Experience with Hyperion, Smartview, FCC or LongviewDetail-oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skillsWillingness to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.Interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and work in a team environment.Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a multinational corporate structure required.Strong computer skills, including ERP (IFS, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel Skills required, and Power BI+.Knowledge and Skills:Language: Excellent oral, written, verbal interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.Work Skills: Solid working knowledge of assigned market segment/industry; Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills.Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products, solid presentation skills, including the ability to explain technologies and product features.Other:Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/DisabilityQualificationsEducation: Bachelors or better in Finance or related field.Experience: 2 years: Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a multinational corporate structure. 8 years: Progressive experience in Accounting or Financial Planning and Analysis.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.