Business Unit Financial Analyst

Primary ResponsibilitiesLong Range & Strategic PlanningReport, track and assist in developing strategic objectives including growth, profitability, product and service mix, and geographic presence. Participates and assists Corporate FP&A on approach and best practicesAbility to participate in Corporate Development projects to support various M&A activityManagement Reporting & InsightsAbility to identify the top KPIs that drive results, ability to isolate, measure, track and influence results, including variance analysis to prior year, budget, and reforecastPlay an active role in presenting monthly results and providing explanations of driversBudgeting & ForecastingSupports the development of annual capital spend through strategic prioritization and ROI goalsExecute annual budgets for the Business Unit based on inputs from Operations and Corporate FP&AManage recurring forecasts on a timely basis to support decision analysis that drive internal action and inform external expectationsPlay active role in preparing budgets and reforecasts, for divisions, regions, countries, plants or cost centersSupport capital forecasting to improve cashflow forecasting and investment decisionsNet Working Capital, Capital Project, and Lease AnalysisDevelop insights, raise concerns, and report appropriate actions to respective owners to optimize net working capital improvementIdentifies and challenges key assumptions and risk-related capital projects and conducts post-capital reviewsChallenge and ensure completeness, reasonable assumptions, and financial viability of capital project analysis as part of capital approval routingsPerformance Management & Decision SupportPartner with Business Unit and operational leaders to provide insight, analysis, and financial acumen to support business decisions, challenge base assumptions, and identify potential opportunities and strategiesEnhance the capabilities, tools, techniques, and models to enable Finance to influence and drive better decision making in the organizationKnowledge & Skills Required:BusinessStrong analytical, critical thinking, and businesscase development skillsAbility to connect business decisions with impacts on financial resultsAbility to understand operational processes to be able to challenge base assumptions and look at potential opportunitiesCommunication:Ability to clearly and concisely explain drivers of results, competently answer questions regarding performance and results, influencing and encouraging actionsAbility to present business leadership relative to the role, i.e. budgets and monthly results, MBR/QBR, capital analysis, and PCAsTechnical:Deep technical knowledge and understanding of FP&A activities, specifically management reporting, financial analysis, and pricing/competitive analysis activitiesProficiency and understanding of financial statements and financial ratiosAbility to create financial models and perform complex calculationsStrong understanding of financial analysis, industry and competitive landscape, cash generation management, and risk managementAbility to complete FP&A activities with a strong attention to detailStrong knowledge in general principles of manufacturing or costs accounting and analysisAbility to transform large data sets to provide actionable insightsStrong knowledge of ERP and consolidation systemsProficient with Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel and Power PointRelational:Strong collaboration and relationship management skillsAbility to actively engage and communicate in in-person, virtual, and remote environmentsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCoachable and a willingness to learnAbility to provide linkage between Controllership Accounting team and BU FP&A teamAbility to manage deliverables independently as well as perform under pressureAbility to work in cross-functional team environment across multiple levels of managementAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexityEducation Required:Bachelor’s/First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or related disciplinesEducation Preferred:Master\'s Degree and/or professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA, etc)Experience:Relevant experience working in FP&A required, other Finance experience/role beneficialWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr