Financial Planning Analyst Job in Bensenville 60106, Illinois Us

Position/Title:  FPA Analyst
 
SUMMARY
The FPA Analyst (FPA) provides financial planning and analysis to support continued profit and productivity improvement for the business.
 
The FPA is a key member and partner with business unit leaders and supports multiple functional areas.   
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
·         Assists in the preparation of the monthly forecast and Quarterly Business Review for all functional areas of the business and related subsidiaries. 
·         Participates in the annual strategic planning and budgeting processes including establishing assumptions, spreadsheet modeling, consolidation, analysis and presentation preparation.
·         Prepares ad-hoc financial analysis to support senior management decisions.
·         Monitors orders, sales, profit, and cash against the targets on a weekly basis.
·         Updates cost and expense trend reports, and analyzes variations ensuring alignment with the forecast.
·         Leads the design, development, deployment and maintenance of all internal FPA Reports.
·         Responsible for Working Capital and department spending analysis.
·         Extracts financial data from various finance and information systems including Hyperion and JDE as required.
·         Expected to advise the Finance Manager immediately of all errors, irregularities or significant adjustments or journal entries as they occur.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
 
·         Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or MBA required. 
·         Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting and experience. 
·         Experience in preparing, analyzing, and implementing accounting and reporting requirements.
·         3-5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
·         Experience with PC and ERP system usage preferred
·         Excellent computer and technological skills, including high proficiency in Hyperion and Microsoft Office Applications preferred
·         Superior verbal and written communication skills
·         Works effectively in a team environment, within and outside of the Finance Department.
·         Consistently operates at the highest level of integrity and is never willing to compromise with regards to ethical standards.
 
INTERPERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
·         Success in this position requires the ability to build a strong partnership with the FM and Business Unit Senior Managers and frequent communication with finance peers. These relationships must be built on respect, integrity, cooperation, teamwork and professionalism. 
·         Ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization.
·         Clear, precise communication skills.
·         Strong business acumen and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to gather, analyze and present data.
·         Operations and commercial literacy.
·         Ability to organize multiple responsibilities and deliver results in an accurate and timely manner while adapting to changes in priorities.
·         Ability to influence and strategically partner with individuals of various educational and technical backgrounds, both inside and outside the organization.
·         Detail and process oriented.
·         Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
·         Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and follow up skills.
 
 
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 
·         Leads and/or participates in special projects and assignments as required.
·         Maintains the professional standards of the Finance Department.
 
DIFFERENTIATORS BY SIZE OF BUSINESS/Business Unit
·         Commercial experience is a plus
·         Previous large company experience
·         Multi-site experience
·         International experience
·         Ability to travel/relocate
·         MBA/CPA a plus

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