Description
Position: Analyst I Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
This onsite position is responsible for analyzing financial data, supporting budgeting and forecasting, driving cost improvements, facilitating business partnerships, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making. This is a highly visible and engaging role that involves working with all levels across the organization.
Responsibilities
Drive accountability and value-creating action through robust variance analysis.
Gain a deep understanding of the manufacturing process and critical business drivers.
Facilitate business partnering, engagement, and communication between Operations and other business support groups to enhance operational and financial results.
Support annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly updates.
Develop critical KPI targets and drive accountability with KPI owners.
Review and validate improvement project plans and results.
Drive process improvements that result in efficiencies and effectiveness.
Create business cases and financial support for capital appropriations and investments.
Prepare analysis and presentations to support plant and/or executive leadership, including proactive and insightful analysis and commentary on results.
Collaborate with Operations, FP&A, and other support groups to develop forecasts and complete month-end closings.
Training and Development
Mentoring and training provided by the FP&A Manager.
Opportunities to function independently on assigned tasks.
Potential for career growth and advancement within the company.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven, action-oriented mindset.
Ability to collaborate and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with FP&A, other data/analysis-intensive fields, and/or Manufacturing/Industrial settings is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with ERP systems, financial planning tools, or data visualization software (e.g., Oracle ERP, OneStream, Power BI, Python) is a plus.
