Analyst - FP&A

Core responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the U.S. Fuel Distribution operations team to provide financial reporting, budget and projections that align with broader company goals.
• Maintain monthly recurring reports that support the analysis of the commercial results.
• Provide meaningful variance analysis of the actual to forecast operating results, focusing on the “story behind the numbers”.
• Identify (and implement) opportunities for improved performance tracking (for both “base” and acquired businesses).
• Ensure timely reporting while maintaining 100% data accuracy.
• Champion continuous improvement by automating reporting processes to free up time for more impactful strategic support.
• Drive incremental value to the business by helping translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Be the “go-to” person for those seeking to understand how operational activity impacts P&L results.
• Be proactive and curious - identify and research outliers, perform root cause analysis and business “deep dives”.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and support strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A), as needed.
• Build strong relationships within the immediate team and more broadly with the “customers” we serve / collaborate with.
• Be a problem solver - approach challenges with a solution oriented, “mission-minded” point of view (our purpose is to deliver high-quality financial partnership to the business).

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Finance, accounting or related business field or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience (e.g., FP&A, Business Partnership, Consulting).
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including ability to clearly link financial results to operation performance drivers.
• Experience working with large, complex and unstructured data sets.
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to develop relationships across departments and cultivate a collaborative approach to decision making.
• Keen interest in understanding the company’s operations and industry / market dynamics that influence results.
• Strong communication (oral / written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to ad hoc needs as they arise.
• Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel with the ability to manipulate and analyze data.
• SAP Experience or related ERP preferred.
• Up to 5% travel may be required.