Senior Financial Planning Analyst SG&A
Role: Senior Financial Planning Analyst SG&A
Location: Montvale, NJ (4 days in the office 1 day remote from Home)
Duration: 10-month assignment
Interview: In office interview
Job Summary
The Senior Financial Planning Analyst SG&A will have the opportunity to gain broad experience and engage with leadership and key decision makers to provide necessary financial support. This individual will drive operational planning for the assigned group, forecasting and monthly close processes, taking ownership to drive unbiased strategic decision making and provide analytical support by gathering and evaluating information, utilizing various data resources, and recommending actions to achieve financial goals.
Key Responsibilities -
Drive financial analysis and business for assigned business units
Provide guidance to the team supporting all other SG&A functional administrative areas in areas of accounting treatment, variance analysis, budgeting
Drive the annual operating cost center plans, with transition to the rolling forecast, and collaborate with senior management for relevant input
Drive financial analysis monthly determining key budget variances, make recommendations, and identify potential risks/opportunities
Facilitate monthly financial review meetings with senior management to review actual results compared to plan and projected spending for the rolling forecast period
Develop financial models and related analysis in support of specific projects that clearly quantify the cost/benefit of business initiatives. Utilize forecasting techniques to identify possible outcomes. Perform post audit reviews for key project initiatives.
Review and track approved project spending and seek proper accounting treatment for capital versus operating expenditure impact, ensuring alignment of spend
Proactively add value to management decision making through unsolicited analysis and reporting enhancements. Standardize processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare ad-hoc analysis upon request.
Review contracts/SOW s for financial implications including terms and conditions
Drive the preparation of SG&A year-over-year financial analysis, ensuring accurate reporting to the parent company
Drive Accounting close by preparing accruals, reclasses, prepayments and related amortization, ensuring alignment of fixed assets
Ensure accounting and corporate wide guidelines and policies are met
Required Skills -
Bachelor s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Relevant certification MBA, CPA, CFA is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of financial and business analysis including budgeting and forecasting
Must be highly analytical and inquisitive with strong business acumen, problem solving skills, financial modeling, keen attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and goals
Strong technical aptitude including advanced competency in Excel and experience using other Microsoft Office applications; Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to quickly master new applications and systems
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills, with proven ability to develop effective business partner relationships at all levels
Ability to work in a team-based continuous improvement environment
Knowledge of SAP, EPM, SAC and Business Objects desired
Minimal travel on an as needed basis
Competencies -
Strong customer focus dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Seen as a team player that encourages collaboration and quickly gains trust and support of peers. Finds common ground and solves problems for the benefit of all
Manage multiple tasks and projects with the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to customer requests based on shifting priorities
Anlayze, investigate and resolve issues related to daily work by applying knowledge of policies, procedures and interal processes
Ability to drive for results to complete goals successfully
Align and operate within the company s core ethics and values
Ability to communicate openly and honestly with colleagues and customers. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and content of the work, and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicable
Ability to work in an evolving environment, and grasp new concepts by demonstrating and applying knowledge timely and accurately
Establishes and maintains strong business relationships by collaborating with customers and understanding and meeting their expectations