Financial Planning Analyst

The Analyst, FP&A will serve as support for the Manager - FP&A in executing the annual budgeting process, performing monthly budget variance analysis, preparing monthly financial forecasts, and identifying profit improvement opportunities.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as primary budget contact for business owners in preparation of the annual budget.

• Work with business owners to develop department level budgets.
• Validate and challenge budget assumptions used by business owners and verify accuracy of the information.
• Assist in preparation of budget and forecast review material for senior management and Board of Directors.

Prepare and review monthly financial statement packages and analyses.

• Generate monthly budget vs. actual reporting including variance analytics for review by executive management.
• Prepare other recurring monthly reporting and ad hoc analysis for distribution to departmental and executive management.

Oversee the administration duties of the budget system.

• Approve and maintain database of users.
• Responsible for template management and business process flow development.
• Maintain integrity and security of the systems.
• Respond to system user requests.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-year undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• 0-2 years minimum of related experience
• Ability to effectively manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail required
• Proficiency in Excel, databases, and other financial software applications