Advisor-FP&A

Position Overview

To provide financial analysis of diverse business proposals, development of business plan/strategic plans and provide on-going guidance and decision support to management.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, compile, analyze, and evaluate data from multiple financial and operational systems and effectively summarize and present analyses, conclusions and recommendations that assist management decision making.
• Aid in producing forecasts, annual business plan / long range plans and incorporate current / historical information and that aligns with company financial objectives.
• Review financial data, plans, and reports for completeness and accuracy and ensure timeliness of completion.
• Develop a strong working relationship with functional departments and operations and be able to provide direct financial support.
• Develop forecast and variance analysis presentations for executive management.
• Provide support for related analytical ad-hoc requests from senior management.
• Assist department owners with tools for forecasting, budgeting and overall department assessment.
• Use, develop and maintain processes, information systems and software.
• Use advanced financial analysis, data management and modeling techniques.
• Lead or participate in special projects driven by current company needs or business conditions.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting or business plus five (5) years’ experience in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting or operations analysis/management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact successfully with all management levels.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and/or financial support systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as the member of a team.
• Able to lead project groups and independently represent the finance function.

Disclaimer

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.