Business Planning Analyst (possible hybrid schedule)

This position is suited for someone with strong financial analysis and reporting expertise, a proven ability to work cross-functionally, and leadership in driving profit improvement and productivity initiatives.

• Financial Reporting and Variance Analysis:
• Deliver monthly financial reports and conduct variance analysis to evaluate performance against targets.
• Use variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and planned performance, taking corrective actions where needed.
• Annual Profit Planning: You will be involved in developing and managing the annual profit plan, ensuring that the company's strategic financial goals are in line with its overall objectives.

Cross-functional Business Advisor:

• Act as a business advisor by collaborating across departments to identify opportunities for profit enhancement and productivity improvements, helping to optimize overall financial performance.
• Product Profitability: Oversee product line profitability analysis, ensuring that it aligns with the company s profit goals and objectives.
• Data Analysis and Forecasting: This role involves analyzing financial, economic, and other data to develop forecasts. Responsibilities include assessing market trends, company performance, and industry conditions to guide strategic decision-making.

List Specific Functions (#1):

• Strong proficiency in the use of financial reporting or business intelligence tools
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers on issues of moderate to considerable importance